Entry Level Police Officer

VILLAGE OF SCHILLER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
9526 IRVING PARK RD
SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS 60176
847-678-5136

 

Updated: December 22, 2025

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Schiller Park is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

*Bonus Benefit that most departments do not have:

Village will cover 50% of retiree health insurance premium at age 50 with 20 years of credible service.  Insurance will cease once retiree reaches 65

Testing is being conducted to establish an Eligibility List for hiring needs.

Position Title: Police Officer

Per the current collective bargaining agreement:

Salary Information: Starting pay $76,748 to $118,989 plus longevity

Applications are available at: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com 

Application closing date is February 2, 2026

*Please complete PHQ

Candidate Contact
Gail Botti
Fire & Police Commission, Secretary
847-454-3160
gbotti@schillerparkil.us 

Department Overview

The Schiller Park Police Department continuously strives to improve the quality of life for their citizens by seeking out innovative methods to deliver police services as expediently and efficiently as possible, and with individual attention.  They are committed to serving the community with honor and integrity at all times, delivering police services with the highest ethical standards and with the highest standard of proficiency in all that they do.

CLOSE KNIT DEPARTMENT WITH STRONG COMMUNITY AND DEPARTMENT SUPPORT

Population

12,000

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

Job Requirements:

Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen of the United States.  If not born in the U.S., you must provide a copy of proof of U.S. citizenship.
Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application and MUST have or be able to obtain an Illinois Driver's License at the time of hire. 
Age Requirement: Applicants MUST have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (2/2/26). Applicants must be under the age of 35 years at the time of testing (2/2/26).  Veterans shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision of 35 years of age, by the number of years served on active military duty, as defined in the Illinois Municipal Code, but by no more than 10 years of active duty. 65 IL 5/10-1-12, 10-2-1-6.
Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma or GED Certificate, AND a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited College or University.
P.O.W.E.R. Card: Must obtain or possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Card
Character:  Must be of good moral character and must be physically and psychologically suitable to perform the duties of a Police Officer, both at the time of application and at the time of appointment.
Residence:   Within six months of the completion of a new hire's 18-month probationary period residency must be established within the following borders: East - Lake Michigan, West - IL Route 47, North - Wisconsin border and South - I 80. 

*All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encourages to continue with the application process

Applications are NOT available at the Schiller Park Police Department or Village Hall, but are available at:  www.nationaltestingnetwork.com 

*Applicants must attend the mandatory interview: Scheduled by need.

Location
Village of Schiller Park Hall
9526 W. Irving Park Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissions of the Village of Schiller Park, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.