Police Officer - Lateral

Position Overview

Shift

Schedule:

12 hour patrol shifts, with every other weekend off

Sworn Officers: 30

Population: $13,500

Police Officers adhere to the Mission & Value Statements, conduct preventive patrol and general policing functions to protect the health, safety and welfare of lives and property within the Village. Officers provide initial response to emergency & non‑emergency service requests, traffic enforcement, make arrests when necessary, investigate complaints, document investigation findings, enforce laws and ordinances, complete reports, community relations and provide a wide range of public service activities.

Police Officers are assigned to a specific shift and report directly to their assigned Sergeant. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Has two years of experience as a full‑time sworn law enforcement officer within the three years preceding the date of application – State of Illinois certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (part‑time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement).
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions.
• No residency requirement.

• Compensatory time, 80 hour cap, carry over year to year.
• Ten (10) holidays and four (4) floating holidays.
• Twelve (12) sick days annually.
• Five (5) year body armor replacement.
• $775 yearly uniform replacement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental insurance.
• Court pay (paid for 3 hour minimum)
• Longevity pay (annually) – after ten years of employment.
• Education pay (annually)

• Oral interviews.
• Provide proof of licenses, certifications and education.
• Background investigation.
• Polygraph, psychological, medical and physical examination.
• Drug and alcohol screening

The Village of Richton Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category:
Police Department – Officers

Status:
Open

Position:
Full‑Time Pre‑Certified Police Officer

Salary: $80,657.46 – $94,329.28

Posted:
January 8, 2026 10:36 AM

Closing:
Open Until Filled