Police Officer - Lateral Hire

Village of Bridgeview

Police Department

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Contact Information

Address:

Village of Bridgeview
Attn: Police Department
7500 S. Oketo Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • NA

Salary:

  • $76,888 - $112,282 (As of May 1, 2026)

    Salary tops at 5 years 

    Benefits Include:

    • Health and dental insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Pension plan
    • Sick days
    • Vacation
      • 2years = 82.5 hours
      • 5 years = 123.75 hours
      • 10 years = 165.00 hours
      • 15 years = 206.25 hours
      • 25 years = 247.50 hours
    • Stipends for specialty positions, capped at 5%
    • Currently Officers are working a 12 hour schedule, every other weekend off

Sworn:

  • 37

Population:

  • 16,000-17,000

Position Details

POSITION FOR LATERAL HIRES

The Village of Bridgeview is seeking lateral hires and is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Bridgeview Police Department.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Bridgeview:

  • 2 or more years of  service/employment as a full time officer
  • Current ILETSB full time certification
  • U.S. citizenship -OR- legally authorized to work in the United States;
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
  • Be of good moral character, of temperate habits, and have not been convicted of a felony of any nature or convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to those cited in the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3(i), or convicted of multiple misdemeanors of any nature;
  • Have 20/20 vision in both eyes -OR- correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes;
  • Valid Illinois state-issued driver's license (must be a minimum of a Class D license with no restrictions except for corrective eye lenses) or the equivalent from another state;
  • Have successfully completed a associate's degree with at least sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university with at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale;
  • Be of sound health and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation;
  • Must successfully complete all requirements as set forth by the Personnel Board and Illinois Compiled Statutes including but not limited to:
    • oral interview
    • in-depth background investigation
    • polygraph test
    • psychological assessment
    • medical examination including a drug test screening

To apply for this position please download an application:

APPLICATION

Submit application to Ken Pannaralla Jr. via email at:

kpannarallajr@villageofbridgeview.com



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