Job Announcement:

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Now Hiring

Certified Police Officers

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a Certified Police Officer having graduated from a Law Enforcement Academy 
• Must be a US Citizen
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED
• NO Felony Convictions or Domestic Violence Convictions
• Drug Free/Submit to taking a Drug Screening Test
• Valid Driver's License
• Must reside within Lake County, Indiana or a surrounding county (Porter, Jasper, Newton), within 6 months of employment. 

 

Job description/General Duties

Will be required to complete a minimum 5-week Field Training Program.
Will be required to work shift work.
Will be assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division for minimum of one year.

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Salary

2024 Salary $62,539.36

2025 Salary $65,666.33

2026 Salary $68,292.98

Lateral Step 1- 30 hours college credits-4% above base salary
Lateral Step 2- 60 hours college credits- 6% above base salary
Lateral Step 3- 90 hours college credits- 8% above base salary
Lateral Step 4- Bachelor's Degree- 10% above base salary
Lateral Step 5- Master's Degree- 12% above base salary

Benefits

Uniform Allowance $1300 year/$650 Bi-Annually
Paid overtime
12 paid holidays
10 Sick/Personal days
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
1 week vacation after 6 months of service, increases based on years of service.
Insurance eligible after 90 days
  -Single Insurance $50 monthly

  -Employee and 1 dependent $100 monthly

  -Employee and 2 or more dependents $135 monthly

Take home vehicles.

Hiring Process

The Lake County Police Department hiring process can take several months and will consist of the following steps:

1. Application Process
2. Command board interview
3. Conditional offer of employment
4. Background Investigation
5. Polygraph
6. Psychological Examination
7. Medical Examination/Drug Screening

 

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to training@lakecountysheriff.com