Position Details
Applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a certified police officer with the State of Illinois through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have served in good standing in another law enforcement agency for at least 2 years currently or recently (within the last 6 months) employed as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer and duly certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
- Must have successfully passed a Law Enforcement agency's probationary period for full-time sworn law enforcement officer.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character, temperate habits, sound health, and must be physically able to perform the essential job functions of the position of police officer
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.