Police Officer

The Linton Police Department is currently accepting applications for the immediately available position(s) of Full-Time Police Officer.

All applicants must meet all pre-employment minimum requirements and complete all testing and screening components of the hiring process. The testing and screening process may include all or some of the following: Physical Agility Test, Written Examination, Department Panel Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination, and interviews with Administration and Board of Public Safety. The results of this process will be used to compile a list of candidates for future Full-Time Police Officer vacancies.

Pre-employment Minimum Requirements:

 Must be a United States Citizen.

 Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; education beyond high school is preferred.

 Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license or be a non-resident with a valid driver’s license in your state and be willing/able to obtain an Indiana driver’s license.

 Must be at least 21 years of age but less than 40 years of age; or be a Veteran with 20 years of armed forces service with a maximum age of 40 years and 6 months; or be a member of the PERF 77 fund.

 Must be able to pass thorough background investigation.

 Must or will meet all residency requirements required by Indiana statute as defined in I.C. 36-8-4-2.

The benefits of the Linton Police Department include:

* Collective Bargaining Unit with the Fraternal Order of Police

* 2024 Salary: $57,250 to $62,500 (based on prior experience)

* $1200 per year clothing allowance

* 1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ PERF Retirement Fund

* Health, Dental, and Vision (PPO and HSA Available)

* Life/ Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

* Longevity Pay

* Take-home Patrol Vehicle

* Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement, Sick, and Personal days

* Beards and tattoos accepted, as approved by the Chief of Police

* Department that focuses on providing the best training and equipment available for officers.

Request an application by email at: admin@lintonpolice.com.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,500.00 - $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Linton, IN 47441: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person