Police Officer - Lateral Hire
City of Oakbrook Terrace c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
www.copsandfiretesting.com | 847-310-2677
About the role
The Oakbrook Terrace Police Department is recruiting certified police officers for immediate hiring needs. The department's mission is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens. They work in partnership with the community to identify and resolve public safety issues, aiming to enhance the quality of life in Oakbrook Terrace.
Pay
Starting salary: $78,368 - $119,117 (depending on years of service or experience). A $7,000 hiring incentive is offered. Stipends for specialty positions are available, including:
- Detective
- Acting Shift Commander
- Range Instructor
- Field Training Officer
Benefits
- Paid vacation, personal time, holiday, sick, bereavement leave, and comp time
- Police pension and 457B plan
- Competitive, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Transition to 12-hour shifts in 2026
- Newer police facility
- Overtime detail opportunities
- No residency requirement
- All uniforms and equipment supplied upon hire, including ballistics vest
- Training, specialized unit, and task force opportunities
View the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status with legal authorization to work in the U.S. and possess a firearm
- Valid driver’s license at the time of application; ability to obtain an Illinois driver’s license upon hire
- Certified full-time, sworn officer of a regular police department (municipal, county, university, or state) for at least two continuous years within the three years preceding appointment, certified by the Illinois Training and Standards Board
- High school diploma, GED certificate, or high school proficiency statement
- No felony convictions; good moral character as defined by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6
- Ability to successfully complete all phases of testing
Application details
Applications are available at www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com. Submit completed applications to:
COPS and FIRE Testing Service
ATTN: Oakbrook Terrace PD - Lateral
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
A $10.00 non-refundable application fee applies. Applications are not available at the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department or City Hall.