Human Resources Department

To be considered for a position with the Village of Oak Park, applicants must…

• Identify a specific job opening listed at the bottom of this page.
• Submit application materials as specified in the job announcement. Some job announcements require applicants to submit a resume via e-mail only. Read the job announcement carefully for instructions on how to apply.
• Meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement with regard to the required education and training, as well as possess the required knowledge, skill and ability as stated in the job announcement.
• Complete any other application processes or forms as specified in the job announcement.
• A copy of the Application for Employment Form is available on this web site. Even if not requested, an applicant also may submit an up-to-date resume.

Please note...

• Applications for a particular opening are not used for subsequent openings in the same classification unless specifically stated. You will be notified by the Human Resources Department if a job opening will be filled from applications submitted previously.
• Unsolicited resumes not identifying a specific job opening are not accepted or acknowledged.

• Make sure that the position applied for is the same as the job title on the Job Announcement.
• The Application for Employment Form may be completed and emailed to jobs@oak-park.us. Hardcopy applications may also be mailed in. If you are filling out the Application for Employment Form electronically, please confine answers to the fields specified on the form.
• Complete all questions in Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• In the event a resume or additional application materials are required on the job announcement, such materials must be completed and submitted as directed in the job announcement and prior to the close of the application period.
• If you are completing the Application for Employment Form electronically, you may type your name at the end of the application preceded by a /s/ to indicate your signature. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to sign the Application for Employment Form.
• Please complete the Applicant EEO Data Form. This information is filed separately from your application and is necessary for the Village to satisfy certain reporting requirements.
• Submit your application materials as specified in the job announcement. Some job announcements require applicants to submit a resume via e-mail only. Read the job announcement carefully for instructions on how to apply.

The application process for Firefighter/Paramedic and Police Officer uses a different Application for Employment Form that will be posted or available as needed for specific recruitment efforts.

• Oak Park Police Department job openings:
  • Police Officer (accepting applications) - The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer within the Police Department. Click here to read the application requirements and how to apply.
     
  • Community Service Officer (accepting applications) - The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer within the Police Department. Click here to read a description of the position and the application requirements. 
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• Oak Park Fire Department job openings:
  • Firefighter/Paramedic (accepting applications) - The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic within the Fire Department. Click here to read the application requirements and how to apply.
     
• Oak Park Fire Department Eligibility List

The final eligibility list is now posted:

Final Eligibility List - March 2021

• Oak Park Police Department Eligibility List

The initial eligibility list is now posted:

Initial Eligibility List - August 2022

• Police Internships (unpaid)

*** Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all police internship opportunities are on hold until further notice ***

The Village of Oak Park offers internship opportunities to area university and college students who are interested in learning more about our Progressive 21st Century policing model. The Oak Park Police Department offers full and part-time internship opportunities throughout the year. These unpaid internships give students educational training and hands-on experience in a variety of policing services throughout the Village. Under the supervision of our professional police force, interns will receive a semester of learning that may include opportunities with our Residential Beat Officer program, School Resource Officer Program, Patrol, Records Division, Community Service Officer program, Parking Enforcement, Detective Bureau, Evidence Division and more. 

All internships are unpaid and interns are expected to abide by Oak Park Police Department Rules and regulations designed to ensure safety, confidentiality, and respect to the Oak Park community.

Students who are interested in internship opportunities must submit the following forms and documents:

• Internship Application
• Current Resume and Cover Letter explaining interest in Police Internship
• Letter from university internship coordinator indicating student eligibility and academic requirements
• Letter of recommendation
• Waiver of Liability and Release
• Background Check Release Form

Full internship application packets (including all required forms and documents listed above) should be emailed to jobs@oak-park.us, faxed to 708-358-5107 or mailed to Village of Oak Park, Attn: Human Resources, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.