IMPORTANT: The following information is for NEW Police Officer Applications. If you are looking for Lateral Police Applications, please click HERE. 

The application portal for NEW Police Officers is currently closed. Please check back soon for future opportunities with the Orland Park Police Department. 

Looking to make a difference? Join the Village of Orland Park’s nationally recognized, award-winning Police Department.

The Orland Park Police Department is currently hiring police officers for experienced as well as entry-level positions. The Police department is one of the most visible Village departments and, through the vigilant enforcement of laws and ordinances, works to keep the Orland Park community safe.

This position necessitates the responsible performance of protective service work in the prevention, detection, and investigation of criminal activity while actively promoting and directing citizen involvement in these efforts.

We are seeking individuals who possess the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, exercise initiative and discretion in emergency situations, employ levels of force when situationally and legally necessary, follow departmental training and protocols, communicate effectively, and interact with the public consistently, respectfully and professionally.  

About the Orland Park Police Department:

• 101 sworn officers with many opportunities for career advancement
• 6-person Tactical Officer Team
• 9-person Investigator Team
• 3 person School Resource Officer/ DARE/ Community Relations Team
• Task Force Officer with FBI
• Task Force Officer with DEA
• Canine Officer
• 4-person Traffic Unit
• Juvenile Officers
• Field Training Officers
• Bicycle Patrol Officers
• Evidence Technicians
• Drone Operators
• Firearms Instructors
• Crisis Intervention Team Officers
• Defensive Tactics Officers
• Honor Guard
• SWAT Trained Officers
• Mobile Field Force Trained Officers
• Members of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
• Yearly Longevity Incentive Payment (Beginning at 5 years and increases at 10, 15, 20 and 25 years)
• Yearly Education Incentive Payment (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree)
• All uniforms and equipment are provided along with an annual uniform maintenance allowance
• 11 Floating Holidays, 4 Personal Days, 8 Sick Days and 10 Vacation Days after first year of employment, with 5 day increases at 5, 10 and 20 years
• Starting salary of $90,574.88 with current ending salary of $128,835.46 (By end of contract 5/1/27)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

RETURN OF APPLICATION MATERIALS

To be eligible for consideration for the position of Police Officer for the Village of Orland Park, all candidates may submit their application on the Village website:

Candidates may either mail the completed Application (Pages 5-8) to the following address assuring that it is postmarked no later than January 19, 2026 or candidates may personally deliver their completed application in a sealed envelope to the following address making certain that it is delivered no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026. Failure to comply with the identified deadline will result in the candidate’s removal from any further consideration.