Patrol Officer A-2 (Entry Level)

The Blue Line; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday benefits

Vacation benefits

Education incentive pay

Longevity pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension and 457(b) plan

Job summary

Village of Tinley Park Police Department is hiring Patrol Officer A-2 (Entry Level) to join the Tinley Park Police Department. The role involves patrolling, responding to emergencies, enforcing laws, and engaging with the community while pursuing a career with opportunities for specialized training.

Starting salary is $89,627.20 with after five years at $123,323.20; the position offers comprehensive benefits and participation in retirement and 457(b) plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Age 21 to 35 at time of examination
• Preference points for military experience

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property; prevent crimes.
• Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service.
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and prepare reports.
• Make arrests and enforce applicable laws and ordinances.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and community partners.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Age 21–35

Military experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree or 60 college hours with law enforcement emphasis

Job description

Village of Tinley Park

Village of Tinley Park

Contact Information

Village of Tinley Park

16250 S. Oak Park Avenue

Tinley Park, IL 60477

Website: www.tinleypark.org

Email: [e-mail]

Position Information

Application Deadline: 11/06/26

Salary: Starting: $89,627.20

After 5 years: $123,323.20

Collectively bargained position under MAP, Tinley Park Chapter #192.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, vacation, personal, and disability benefits
• Education Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay, Marksmanship Pay, and more
• All Duty Equipment, except duty weapon, is purchased by the Police Department
• Generous medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Retirement benefits through the Police Pension Fund along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan

Sworn

• 101

Population

• 56,000

Position Details

Village of Tinley Park, Patrol Officer A-2 (Entry Level)

The Civil Service Commission is seeking qualified candidates committed to a career in law enforcement to fill multiple entry-level vacancies within the Tinley Park Police Department.

As a Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety, responding to emergencies, preventing crime, and building relationships with residents and community organizations. You will serve in a department dedicated to the career development of officers and be provided with specialized training opportunities to prepare you for future specialty assignments. You will earn a highly competitive salary and receive a comprehensive employee benefits package.

About The Tinley Park Police Department

The Tinley Park Police Department has more than 150 employees, including 101 full-time, sworn positions that are split into four (4) Police Operational Divisions: Administration, Patrol, Investigations, and Special Programs. The police department is also responsible for Crime Prevention and the Crime Free Rental Housing Programs. Tinley Park is an active community with several major assets including the Tinley Park Convention Center, eleven (11) hotels, the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, nearly 1,000 businesses, two (2) high schools, and has more than 200 public/private events each year. The police department is dedicated to serving the community and actively engaged in community policing. There is strong police community involvement, as demonstrated by the annual Citizen's Police Academy, National Night Out, Seniors and Law Enforcement Together, Coffee with a Cop, Special Olympics Fundraisers, Tinley Wish, and more.

Learn More About the Tinley Park Police Department.

Duties

• As a Patrol Officer, you will be responsible for the protection of life & property and the prevention of crimes.
• You will patrol assigned areas, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, regulate traffic and respond to traffic incidents, investigate crimes/incidents/suspicious activity, conduct interviews to gather evidence and prepare accurate reports, make arrests and take appropriate enforcement action, and enforce village ordinances and all applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws.
• You will preserve public order, de-escalate tense or potentially dangerous situations using sound judgment, apprehend and process offenders, conduct investigations, gather evidence, obtain witnesses, testify in court, and serve legal papers.
• You will also provide assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, disasters, and other critical incidents.
• This position requires you to develop positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community and to work collaboratively with fellow officers, supervisors, dispatchers, fire, emergency management, and other agencies.

What Makes The Tinley Park Police Department Different

• Shift schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts each week. Day/Afternoon/Night shifts are Sunday through Wednesday (A Division), or Wednesday through Saturday (B Division).
• Dedicated one workday each month to in-house training and one day to court call.
• Training opportunities for your career growth and development paid for by the police department.
• Significant technology upgrades including radio systems, in-car printers, LPRs, Fusus, Drone, and more.
• Annual squad car replacement program and well-maintained fleet.
• Opportunities for specialty functions including but not limited to:
• SSERT
• DEA
• NARCINT
• Mobile Field Force
• Asset Forfeiture
• Advanced Evidence Team
• K9
• Crisis Intervention Team
• Internet Crimes Against Children
• Digital Forensic Specialty
• Major Crimes Task Force
• Juvenile Investigations
• Field Training Officers
• And more

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age of 35 years of age at time of examination
• Preference points will be awarded for military experience
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree from a four-year college or university or Associates Degree or 60 hours of college credit with at least a "C" average (or equivalent) and with an emphasis, in either case, being placed on course work in the law enforcement field
• Valid P.O.W.E.R. card dated within six months of the test date at application or at the time of the written exam
• Valid driver's license which must be shown as identification during all phases of testing

Application & Selection Process

• Oral Interview
• Application experience verification
• Background Investigation
• Psychological examination
• Medical Examination/Drug Screening
• After appointment, selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a field training program and probationary period as provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement for Patrol Officers