ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS DECEMBER 6 FOR NEW OFFICER TESTING
Orland Park, IL (November 18, 2025) – The Village of Orland Park announced that applications for new police officers will open on December 6, 2025. Interested candidates may apply online at orlandpark.org/OPPDRecruitment or in person at the Orland Park Police Department, Timothy J. McCarthy Building, 15100 South Ravinia Avenue.
The Orland Park Police Department offers a starting salary of $90,574.88 annually, or higher for lateral candidates with prior sworn law enforcement experience. Officers receive annual step increases, with a current salary after six years of $128,835.46.
Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. on January 19, 2026, or postmarked by the same date if mailed. Completed applications may also be delivered in person to the police station.
Applicants must be United States citizens, at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age (except as permitted by statute), and must be in good physical and mental condition. Candidates are required to have 60 semester hours of college credit, or 45 semester hours plus one year of continuous active-duty military service.
An open house for applicants will be held January 10, 2026, at the Orland Park Police Station. Candidates are encouraged to attend to meet the department, tour the facilities, and learn about the testing process.
Mandatory orientation for applicants will be held January 24, 2026, at 9 a.m., with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. The written examination will take place February 7, 2026, with sign-in at 8:30 a.m. Both sessions will be held at the Orland Park Police Department Timothy J. McCarthy Building.
Applicants must have a valid POWER test card prior to the written exam and will be required to successfully complete the written examination, oral interview, medical and optical examinations, psychological evaluation and a background investigation, including compliance with the Police Department Employment Drug Policy.
The Orland Park Police Department offers extensive opportunities for professional development and advancement. The agency operates on 12-hour shifts beginning February 2026 and supports ongoing career growth with tuition reimbursement, 22 supervisor positions that provide internal advancement opportunities, and a wide range of specialized training and certification programs. The department also operates the Drone as First Responder Program and a village-owned training facility that includes an on-site range. Lateral hires are accepted and encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit orlandpark.org or contact the Orland Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners at 708-403-6299 or opfpc@orlandpark.org.
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