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