Job Announcement

HOBART POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

The Hobart Police Department is now accepting applications for lateral applicants. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be a graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Tier 1 or Out of State Equivalent.

Must be at Least 21 years of age and no more 39 years age unless already a member of 1977 Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF)

Hold a high school diploma or GED

Be a United States Citizen

Possess a valid driver's license

Have no prior felony convictions

Must be a Certified Officer

SALARY

• Starting Salary:  $55,000 (2024); $57,750 (2025)
• Salary after FTO: $68,725 (2024); $72,161 (2025)

 

BENEFITS

• Take Home Vehicles
• 12 Hour Shifts (every other weekend off)
• Vacation Time - 2wks first full year, 3 wks after 5yrs, 4wks after 10yrs and 5wks after 15yrs.
• Personal Leave - 9 days
• Paid Holidays - 9 days
• Sick Time - 30 days
• Well equipped onsite gym
• Great equipment
• Department Gun range w/ open use
• Beards / Tattoo's / Outer Carriers all allowed

 

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Administrative Interview  (Week of October 28th)
• Background Investigation
• Medical and Psychiatric Evaluation (For non-1977 PERF Members)
• Acceptance into INPRS 1977 PERF Fund

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to patrolsecretary@cityofhobart.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.