Part Time Police Officer - Calumet City Police Department
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Calumet City Police Department is seeking experienced police officers to be employed as part time police officers. The Calumet City Police Department serves a population of 36,500 residents strong in ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity. Part time/reserve officers are responsible for duties as directed by the Chief of Police.
These duties include, but are not limited to:
Aid in general police activities
Provide general security of public buildings
Booking and processing of arrestees
Aid in prisoner transport
Assisting other divisions within the Calumet City Police Department as needed
Minimum Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must possess a valid Firearm’s Owner Identification (FOID) or ability to obtain one
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board as a police officer
Must be in compliance with all state mandates as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board
Must be eligible for a waiver at the time of application by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for basic
law enforcement training
Must be proficient and successfully qualify with firearms
Must have active law enforcement service within the last 12 months
Minimum of 5 years’ law enforcement experience is preferred
Must pass a thorough background investigation including polygraph, psychological, medical screening, and drug screening
Must be available to work all 3 work shifts, weekends, holidays and extended hours when necessary
Must complete the mandatory 600-hour Field Training Program within (14) fourteen months of date of hire
IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFIERS:
Conviction for any felony offense under the laws of this State or any other state which if committed in this State would be punishable as a felony (50 ILCS 705/6.1)
Conviction of any Misdemeanor as described under section 50 ILCS 705/6.1 of the Illinois Compiled Statues
50 ILCS 705/6.1 (a-1) For purposes of this Section, a person is “convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty to, plea of nolo contendere to, found guilty of” regardless of whether the adjudication of guilt or sentence is withheld or not entered thereon. This includes sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, or any similar disposition provided for by law.
Required Documents
Copy of driver’s license
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
Copy of Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board certification
Copy of police training records
How to Apply
Applications will be available starting May 1, 2026:
Applications must be submitted with required documentation by June 30, 2026:
In person at the Calumet City Police Station – 1200 Pulaski Road Calumet City, Illinois
By U.S. Mail – postmarked June 30, 2026
By email to policedept@calumetcity.org
If submitted by email please indicated in the subject line your last name and the position you are applying for