The Crown Point Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers.
The application opens on Monday, April 15, 2024, and closes at 4 p.m. CST Monday, May 6, 2024. Applications can be found on the City of Crown Point website at www.crownpoint.in.gov.
Eligibility:
• Previous law enforcement experience not required.
• Must be between 21 and 40 years of age by time of hire.
• Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet minimum standards of membership in the 1977 Police Officers Pension and Disability Fund.
Benefits:
• Starting pay of $63,850.54
• Lateral transfers are eligible for promotion 90 days after completion of the field training program to $72,972.38 • 12-hour shifts (2-month rotation from days to nights; every other weekend off) • PERF retirement rate of $84,364.48
Specialties:
• Bicycle Division
• Drone Team
• K-9
• Motorcycle Division
• Take home vehicle with off-duty driving privileges in Lake County
• $1,400 annual clothing allowance • Holiday pay — double time and a half • Medical insurance/city-paid life insurance
• Beards and tattoos permitted in accordance with department policy
• School Resource Officer (SRO) Program • South County Crash and Reconstruction Team
• SWAT (Northwest Regional SWAT)
A current résumé should be attached to the application. Applicants should direct all questions to Assistant Chief Jim Janda at 219-662-2131, ext. 112, or jjanda@crownpoint.in.gov.
Selected applicants will be invited to take a physical agility test and written exam on Saturday, May 18, at Crown Point High School, located at 1500 S. Main St. Testing will be held inside the fieldhouse. For more information on the testing process, visit www.crownpoint.in.gov.
