Career Information - Police Officer

Employment Standards

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years old, but not more than 35 by Indiana Pension Law.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/50.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have earned a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a criminal history / driver history / comprehensive background check.
• Must pass a physical agility test ILEA Standards
  • Vertical Jump: Entry-13.5 inches Exit-16 inches
  • One Minute Sit-ups: Entry-24 Exit-29
  • 300 Meter Run: Entry-82 seconds Exit-71 seconds
  • Maximum Push-ups: Entry-21 Exit-25
  • 1.5 Mile Run: Entry-18 min. 56 sec. Exit-16 min. 28 sec.mandated by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

Selection Process

• Written application
• Written / physical examination
• Voice stress test - CVSA
• Extensive background check
• Board interview
• Medical / psychological examination
• Acceptance by State Pension Board

Salary

• Patrol Officer Pay: (after academy) $59,157.81
• Second and third shift bonus: $975.00
• Longevity pay: (after 1st year) $100.00/yr
• Clothing allowance: $500.00

Benefits

• 1 year of service completed: 5 days vacation
• 2 to 5 years of service completed: 10 days vacation
• 6 to 14 years of service completed: 15 days vacation
• 15 or more years of service completed: 20 days vacation
• Holidays: 10 per year
• Personal days: 4 per year
• State pension: 20 years of service, State administrative pension: City contributes to pension
• Insurance: City paid life insurance, several health insurance options available, dental and vision available as well