The Oak Park Public Safety Department will post notices of job openings via various media outlets including social media. The job openings will list specific dates to submit applications. Please do not submit applications outside the posted application dates as they will not be considered.

The Oak Park Department of Public Safety is a consolidated police and fire department. All officers are cross-trained and perform both functions.

For a copy of our digital brochure on the open Public Safety Officer position, CLICK HERE.

Requirements to apply

Step 1: Complete at least 60 semester hours of college credit or a minimum of four years active military duty with honorable discharge.

Step 2: Take and pass the MCOLES Reading and Writing Test and the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test.

Step 3: Apply through our website by Clicking Here.



The City of Oak Park is an ADA/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Employer.