Patrol Officer A-2 (Entry Level)

Salary: $89,627.20 - $123,323.20 Annually
Location : Police Department - 7850 W 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL
Job Type: Full-Time (40 Hours)
Job Number:
Department: Police Department
Division: Operations Division - Patrol
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Residency Requirement:: All full-time employees in this position are required to reside within 30 miles from any border of Tinley Park within 12 months of employment date. Residency in Indiana is not permitted.
Application Process Requirements:: THIS IS AN ACTIVE POSTING FOR ENTRY LEVEL APPLICANTS. CERTIFIED APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AS THEY ARE RECIEVED. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.

Key Responsibilities
As a Patrol Officer, you will be responsible for the protection of life & property and the prevention of crimes. You will patrol assigned areas, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, regulate traffic and respond to traffic incidents, investigate crimes/incidents/suspicious activity, conduct interviews to gather evidence and prepare accurate reports, make arrests and take appropriate enforcement action, and enforce village ordinances and all applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws. You will preserve public order, de-escalate tense or potentially dangerous situations using sound judgment, apprehend and process offenders, conduct investigations, gather evidence, obtain witnesses, testify in court, and serve legal papers. You will also provide assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, disasters, and other critical incidents. This position requires you to develop positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community and to work collaboratively with fellow officers, supervisors, dispatchers, fire, emergency management, and other agencies. You will also have opportunities for specialty functions including but not limited to SSERT, Mobile Field Force, Asset Forfeiture, Advanced Evidence Team, K9, Crisis Intervention Team, Cyber, Major Crimes Task Force, Juvenile Investigations, Field Training Officers, and more.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Documentation must be provided for each requirement outlined below, demonstrating each requirement has been met. All documentation should be included with online application submission.

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age of 35 years of age at time of examinationApplicants with military experience and prior employment experience as Tinley Park Patrol Officer may be entitled to an exception to this requirement. See 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7 and Tinley Park Village Ordinance 2000-O-069.
3. At least one of the following educational or experience requirements must be met:
   • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree from a four-year college or university. (Official certified transcripts through the college or university registrar, Parchment, or the National Student Clearinghouse are required and should be sent directly to the Civil Service Commission at
   • Associate Degree or 60 hours of college credit with at least a "C" average (or equivalent) and with an emphasis, in either case, being placed on course work in the law enforcement field.
   • An existing part-time Patrol Officer with the Village of Tinley Park pursuant to Section 33.20 of the Village of Tinley Park Code who has been a part-time Patrol Officer with the Village for a minimum of four years, prior to the test date and also has met the minimum training requirements for full-time Police Officers established by the State of Illinois.
4. Must present a valid P.O.W.E.R. card dated within six (6) months of the test date at application or at the time of the written exam.
5. Possess a valid driver's license which must be shown as identification during all phases of testing.

Additional Information

DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH REQUIREMENT. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT EVIDENCE SATISFYING EACH REQUIREMENT.

Learn more and obtain a copy of the 2026 Application Information Packet online from the Civil Service Commission. Any questions regarding the Patrol Officer A-2 position hiring process can be submitted to civilservice@tinleypark.org.

All applicants must have a valid P.O.W.E.R. card dated within six (6) months of the written exam. Candidates are fully responsible for the cost of the P.O.W.E.R. test.

All applicants must participate in the mandatory orientation requirement once the application and all required documents are approved by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be advanced to the written exam.

All applicants must schedule a written exam through the approved testing provider within ten (10) days of Civil Service Commission notifying the applicant that the application and required documents are approved. Candidates will be given a voucher code to cover the cost associated with the written exam. Written test exam must be scheduled within 4 weeks (28 calendar days) of receiving the voucher code. A passing weighted score of 70% is required on the written test exam. Failure to provide the Civil Service Commission notice of scheduled written exam date may result in the applicant not advancing in the process.

This is a collectively bargained position under MAP, Tinley Park Chapter #192.
To learn more about the Civil Service Commission Hiring Process, visit:
Access the Civil Service Commission Rules & Regulations online:Civil Service Commission Rules & Regulations
The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Police Pension Fund are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and disability benefits are provided.
01

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the US?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you applied to a Patrol Officer position at the Village of Tinley Park within the last two years?

• Yes
• No

05

Will you be at least 21 and no more than 34 years of age at time of examination?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you entitled to an exception to the above age requirement due to military experience and prior employment experience as a Tinley Park Patrol Officer? See 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7 and Tinley Park Village Ordinance 2026-O-058.

• This does not apply to me.
• Yes, I am entitled to an exception.

07

Do you have at least one of the following educational or experience requirements?

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Associates Degree or 60 hours of college credit with at least a "C" average (or equivalent) and with an emphasis, in either case, being placed on course work in the law enforcement field.
• High School graduate with at least two years satisfactory experience as a certified/sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois.
• An existing part-time Patrol Officer with the Village of Tinley Park pursuant to Section 33.20 of the Village of Tinley Park Code who has been a part-time Patrol Officer with the Village for a minimum of four years, prior to the test date and also has met the minimum training requirements for full-time Patrol Officers established by the State of illinois.

08

I understand that all supporting documentation, unless otherwise noted, must be provided for each requirement demonstrating that each requirement has been met at time of application.

• I understand that my application submission WILL NOT be processed without evidence satisfying each requirement submitted at time of application, unless noted otherwise.

09

I understand that copies of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission of the Village of Tinley Park (2026-O-058) are available online at https://www.tinleypark.org/government/commissions/civil_service.php or I can request a copy by emailing civilservice@tinleypark.org.

• Yes

10

I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission of the Village of Tinley Park (2026-O-058) and agree to abide to the Rules and Regulations in submitting an application, throughout the testing process, and while as a candidate for the position of Patrol Officer A-2.

• Yes
• No

11

I wish to exercise Military Preference Points at the time of application. I understand this will add 5 points to my written exam score if my score is 70% or higher (weighted).

• Yes
• No
• Does Not Apply

12

I will be submitting the following acceptable forms of documentation with my employment application to exercise Military Preference Points.

• Written Request To Exercise Military Preference Points AND DD214
• Does Not Apply

13

I will be submitting one of the following acceptable forms of documentation with my employment application for verification of U.S. Citizenship.

• Birth certificate showing birth in the United States.
• Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization.
• Form N-560, Certificate of Citizenship.
• Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of United States Citizen.
• Valid unexpired U.S. Passport.

14

I will be submitting one of the following acceptable forms of documentation with my employment application for verification of educational or experience requirements.

• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Associates Degree with emphasis in law enforcement field.
• Transcripts with 60 hours of college credit with at least a "C" average (or equivalent) with an emphasis in law enforcement field.
• Documentation for Part-time Patrol Officer employment with the Village of Tinley Park AND documentation supporting that the minimum training requirements for full-time Police Officers established by the State of Illinois have been met..

15

I will be submitting the following acceptable forms of documentation with my employment application for verification of meeting the age requirement.

• Birth certificate

16

I will be submitting one of the following acceptable forms of documentation with my employment application for verification of driver's license.

• Valid Driver's License

Required Question