Lateral Hires:
Starting probationary salaries for lateral hires are equivalent to salaries outlined in the current police union contract. They are as follows:
Illinois Certified Police Officer:
Out-of-state certified police officers (with full-time experience):
Begin at the contract probationary step salary of $71,484. Upon successful completion of the State of Illinois certification process, their probationary salary will be raised to the step equivalent to their experience as referenced above.
The Village of Park Forest's Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is currently conducting a Lateral Police Officer Recruitment.
To be eligible, applicants must possess proof of continuous service as a police officer in good standing in their current state for a minimum of one (1) year. Candidates should be in good standing with their current/most recent employer and not facing any adverse employment concerns or professional discipline.
By participating in the process, applicants may qualify to be placed on the Park Forest Police Department’s two-year eligibility list.
Additionally, select lateral applicants may be identified to participate in an expedited process should an immediate hiring need necessitate it.
Applications are being accepted online only and may be completed by clicking on the link below.
1. Review the Park Forest Police Officer Job Description
Click here to view the job description. This document details the job of Police Officer with the Village of Park Forest, including such items as job functions and physical requirements.
2. Complete an Application for Employment
Complete the application before 12 PM on Monday, December 23. To make your application complete, you will need to include a copy of your:
3. Oral Interviews with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Park Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners conduct individual interviews. Interviews are expected to be held January 16th and 17th. No make-up dates will be offered. Candidates eligible to interview will be contacted, scheduled, photographed and fingerprinted as part of the interview process.
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