Lateral Police Officer

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• 06/20/25
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $79,447 (with optional leave time cashed out)

  Top-out Salary: $108,662 after six years per the current union contract which runs through 2025

  NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

  Benefits:

  • SCHEDULE
  • 12-hour shifts 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM Start
  • OVERTIME
  • Time and-one half (1-1/2 ) normal hourly rates of pay for all hours worked beyond normal shifts
  • Minimum of 2 hours paid for court time
  • COMPENSATORY TIME
  • Compensatory time may be accumulated in lieu of overtime at the rate of time and one half
  • Maximum bank and carry-over of 80 hours of overtime
  • HOLIDAYS
  • 10 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
  • LONGEVITY PAY
  • All full-time officers are entitled to annual longevity pay from $500-$4,000, depending on completed years of service.
  • EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY
  • All full-time officers who have completed their probationary period are eligible for educational incentive pay
  • Incentive payment levels range from $180-$2,000, depending on credit hours completed
  • Officers who receive longevity pay may not also receive educational incentive pay
  • VACATION TIME
  • Officers are eligible for paid vacation time after the completion of his/her probationary period with the city. Employees shall be entitled to vacation benefits up to 3 weeks after the completion of 5 years
  • After 5 years, employees receive 1 additional day for each 2 years of employment completed. For example, on the 7th anniversary date, an employee receives 1 additional day; on the 9th anniversary date, an employee receives one additional day, etc.
  • SICK LEAVE
  • Earned at the rate of one day per month to a maximum of 12 days a year
  • Unused sick days will be transferred into the Future Benefit Bank based on number of hours and dollar value
  • HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and HMO options
  • 80% of premium paid by the city
  • PPO and HMO dental option
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • The city shall provide life insurance coverage in the amount of $75,000 for each employee
  • Additional coverage available at the employee's expense
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  • City maintains a 457 deferred compensation plan. Employees are eligible to receive a 50% city match of deferred compensation contributions, subject to a maximum annual city contribution of $500
  • HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT, FLEXIBLE SPENDING
  • The city provides an HRA account to full-time employees with $1,000 per fiscal year for the employee and or family to use for qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses
  • Employees have the option to elect an employee-funded FSA account
  • RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS
  • Mandatory contribution of $37.50 per pay to a retirement healthcare funding plan
  • LINE OF DUTY DEATH
  • If an officer dies in the line of duty, the city shall pay for the cost of the funeral, up to $20,000
  • State, federal, and private sector benefits with specific criteria met
  • MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL UNIT
  • SMART, SSMETF, ATF, IEAC, SSERT
  • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
  • Junior College, Undergraduate, Graduate
  • TAKE HOME CAR IF YOU RESIDE WITHIN CITY LIMITS
  • $1,000 ANNUAL UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Sworn:

• 42

Population:

• 28,000

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Oak Forest now accepting applications for the position of: Lateral Police Officer

Testing is being conducted for IMMEDIATE openings.

The Oak Forest Police Department takes pride in keeping their community safe by providing professional and effective police services. They also realize by partnering and working with their community, they not only enhance police services, but also provide for that interaction, transparency, and understanding that is critical to all law enforcement agencies. This is highlighted in their mission statement.

Mission Statement

The Oak Forest Police Department is committed to providing outstanding law enforcement services. We will enhance the quality of life for our residents by partnering with the community to reduce crime and solve problems. Our mandate is to conduct ourselves with professionalism and excellence to maintain public confidence.

Applications are available at:

www.oak-forest.org/jobs

Applications will be online for NO FEE through 6/20/25 – 4:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

June 20, 2025 by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

City of Oak Forest

Attn: Fire and Police Commission

15440 Central Avenue

Oak Forest, Illinois 60452

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Age: All candidates must be under the age of 49 years old at the last date of filing application (6/20/25)
• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.
• Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Experience: Must be a current Full-Time Certified (by the Illinois Law Enforcement Standards and Training Board) Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with a minimum of two (2) years with current department, in a municipality, county, university, or State law enforcement agency in the State of Illinois at time of appointment with Oak Forest.
• Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Residence: No requirements for residency declared by the City of Oak Forest
• Testing: Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing which may include a polygraph and psychological Examination.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

There is no application fee. Applications are NOT available at the Oak Forest Police Department or City Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and Oral Interview:

NO WRITTEN TEST

Mandatory Orientation:

Oral Interviews immediately Following the Orientation

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Location:

Oak Forest City Hall

15440 S. Central Avenue

Oak Forest, IL 60452

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Oak Forest, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.