Lateral Police Officer

Indian Head Park Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.indianheadpark-il.gov

Phone:

• 708-246-4534 x174

Fax:

• 708-246-9357

Email:

• egambla@indianheadpark-il.gov

Application Deadline:

• 03/02/26

Salary:

• Starting: $71,118.92 - $82,349.54 based on years of service with previous agency

  (New wage schedule in April 2026)

  Full Range for Police Officers: up to $101,845.52

  Benefits:

  • Uniform Allowance
  • Additional Compensation for certified Field Training Officers, Evidence Technicians, and Task Forces
  • 2 Personal Days
  • Vacation: 2 weeks up to 5 weeks based on years of service with the Indian Head Park Police Department
  • Sick Leave: accrual rate of 96 hours annually
  • 10 holidays
  • Police Pension
  • 457/Roth-lRA
  • Health Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 12-hour shifts
  • No residency or geographical boundary requirement
  • Opportunities for growth and training
  • Overtime available

  Link to Police Contract: www.indianheadpark-il.gov search Police Union contract May 1, 2022-April 30, 2026

Sworn:

• 12

Population:

• 4,035

Position Details

Applicants must meet the following:

SELECTION PROCESS:

Each phase of the process is pass/fail and required to proceed to next.

• Review of application materials
• Interview
• Background investigation
• Post-offer examinations, including but not limited:
• Polygraph
• Physical examination and drug screen
• Psychological assessment
• All appointments are subject to a required probationary period

To apply for this position, please apply online:

Email Commander K. Gardner at:

egambla@indianheadpark-il.gov

Completed application must be received by March 2, 2026.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide:

• proof of licenses
• certifications 

Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including:

• polygraph
• psychological evaluation
• medical examination
• drug/alcohol screen
• employment verification
• criminal background check 

The Village of Indian Head Park is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment based on a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientations, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity.

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