COPA is seeking candidates for the position(s) below with a strong focus on the following values:

  • Integrity: Maintaining a commitment to honesty, personal responsibility, excellence, and utmost professionalism in the work performed by COPA and in all internal and external interactions.  This includes a commitment to identifying and dismantling discriminatory systems and culture within COPA, the Chicago Police Department, and the community.
  • Transparency: Promoting the sharing of information about the work of COPA internally and externally in a manner not in conflict with City and COPA policy, such that the public trust in the mission of COPA is established and maintained.  This includes a commitment to cultivating a respectful work environment and team building to ensure effective communication that furthers common goals.
  • Independence: Conducting the business of COPA in a manner that is objective and free from political or other outside influences, such that the public trust in the mission and work of COPA is established and maintained.  This includes a commitment to informed decision making and continual efforts to improves processes and systems to further the mission of COPA.
  • Timeliness: Conducting the business of COPA in a manner that promotes timely and fair resolution to all matters.

To submit an application, please visit the City of Chicago’s employment site.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code.  Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org.  Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

Job Title Date Posted Number of Vacancies Deadline for Application
Investigative Intern 03/08/2024 8:03 am 2 03/22/2024 11:59 pm
Case Liaison 03/08/2024 8:03 am 1 03/22/2024 11:59 pm
Intake Aide 03/06/2024 9:03 am 2 03/21/2024 11:59 pm