Police Officer

Park Ridge Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• parkridge.us/your_government/city_departments/police.php

Phone:

• 847-318-5267

Email:

• tgadomski@parkridgepolice.org

Application Deadline:

• 04/30/26

Salary:

• Starting: $90,686

  Opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments.

Sworn:

• 55

Population:

• 39,000

Position Details

Come and be a part of our Amazing Team!

Entry Level Officer

The Park Ridge Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to join its team of dedicated law enforcement professionals.

Applications for the position of Patrol Officer are now open, with all testing requirements and documents due by:

April 30, 2026

Applications are being accepted through the National Testing Network. Interested candidates can find the full job posting and application instructions by visiting:

National Testing Network - Park Ridge

About the Park Ridge Police Department:

The Park Ridge Police Department consists of 55 full-time sworn officers and 22 civilian staff members. As a state-accredited agency, the department embraces a community-based policing philosophy and provides continual training to support career development and specialized assignments. Officers have the opportunity to work in various roles, including:

• Patrol Officer (12-hour shifts)
• Detective
• Evidence Technician
• Range Officer
• Motorcycle/Bicycle Patrol
• Juvenile & Traffic Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Task Force Assignments (Major Case Assistance Team, Northern Illinois Police Alarm System) 

All officers receive Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, and rank advancement opportunities include Sergeant, Commander, and Deputy Chief.

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