Lateral Police Officer

City of Oak Forest

Fire and Police Commission

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.oak-forest.org

Phone:

• 708-687-4050

Application Deadline:

• 07/24/26

Salary:

• Starting: $85,930*

  Top-out Salary after 5 years: $129,482*

  *Reflects starting salary including optional leave time cashed out and anticipated raises related to collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation.

  Benefits:

  • Time-and-one-half overtime paid for any hours worked beyond normal shifts
  • Minimum two-hour court time compensation
  • Compensatory time accumulation available in lieu of overtime
  • Additional 9 (Kelly days) annual leave with the department’s 12-hour patrol schedule
  • 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays in addition to vacation allowance
  • Longevity pay
  • Educational incentive pay
  • Liberal vacation benefits and flexible vacation scheduling
  • Sick leave accrual with Future Benefit Bank conversion
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield PPO and HMO medical coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Health reimbursement account (HRA)
  • $1,000 annual flexible spending account (FSA) contribution (“Benny Card”)
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Retirement healthcare funding plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Take-home vehicle program available for officers residing within city limits
  • $1,000 annual uniform allowance
  • Department wellness and fitness program, including workout time opportunities consistent with department policy and staffing levels

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 for immediate openings within the Oak Forest Police Department.

The Oak Forest Police Department takes pride in providing professional and effective police services while maintaining strong partnerships within the community it serves. The department is committed to professionalism, proactive policing, and strong community partnerships.

The Oak Forest Police Department offers experienced officers the opportunity to work in a professional environment with strong benefits, specialty assignment and advancement opportunities, modern scheduling, and competitive compensation. 

Department Information:

• Sworn Officers: 42
• Population: Approximately 28,000
• No Residency Requirement
• 12-Hour Shifts (6:00 AM / 6:00 PM start times)
• Outer vest carriers authorized
• Visible tattoos and facial hair permitted in accordance with department policy
• Department fitness room and recently renovated locker room facilities

Specialized and Multi-Jurisdictional Opportunities:

Applications are available online at:

www.oak-forest.org/jobs

There is no application fee.

All applications must be returned:

By email:

bparfitt@oak-forest.org

OR

To:

City of Oak Forest

Attn: Human Resources

15440 Central Avenue

Oak Forest, Illinois 60452

Applications will be accepted June 22, 2026 through July 24, 2026.

Minimum Requirements:

Streamlined Selection Process:

The phases of testing and selection process generally include:

• Orientation
• Oral interview
• Background Check/Medical/Psychological examination

NO WRITTEN TEST

Interviews:

Thursday, July 30th (tentative)

Oak Forest City Hall

15440 S. Central Avenue

Oak Forest, Illinois 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.

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