Police Officer (Recently Retired/Lateral)

Indian Head Park Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.indianheadpark-il.gov

Phone:

• 708-246-4534 x174

Email:

• kgardner@indianheadpark-il.gov

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Starting: $71,118.92 - $77,472.39

  In negotiations for increase

  Strong Benefits:

  • Pension
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off 

Sworn:

• 12

Population:

• 4,035

Position Details

Recently Retired? Consider a Lateral Return to Service

Looking to Leave Your Current Agency? We’re Hiring Laterals!

Stepping away from the badge doesn’t mean the calling leaves. Many retired officers — and many officers seeking a better fit — miss the purpose, camaraderie, and satisfaction of serving a community that truly values its police. If that sounds familiar, the Indian Head Park Police Department welcomes the experience you bring.

Why Return — and Why Here

Retired and experienced officers offer what no academy can teach:

• Seasoned judgment
• Calm under pressure
• Mentorship for younger officers
• A deep understanding of the profession

Your experience isn’t just appreciated here — it’s needed.

What Makes This a Strong Fit

• 12 hour shifts for more days off and better balance
• Small, supportive community of 4,035 residents
• Professional, respectful department culture
• Opportunities to mentor and shape new officers
• Competitive lateral salary: $71,118.92–$77,472.39 and in negotiations for increase
• Strong benefits: pension, health insurance, paid time off
• No residency requirement
• Manageable pace of work that values experience without burnout

Your Experience Matters

Whether you recently retired or are looking to leave your current agency, you’ve already proven yourself. You know how to communicate, de escalate, lead, and stay steady when others can’t. Those skills are invaluable in a community focused department like ours.

If you’re ready to continue your career on your terms — with balance, respect, and purpose — Indian Head Park PD is ready for you.

Apply:

Police Contract:

Search Police Union Contract May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2026 at:

https://www.indianheadpark-il.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1768/Police-Union-Contract-May-1-2022---April-30-2026

Request an Application:

kgardner@indianheadpark-il.gov

Or Visit:

Indian Head Park Police Department

201 Acacia Drive

Indian Head Park, IL 60525

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