Lake County Sheriff's - Certified Police Officer

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Job Overview

Department Lake County Sheriff's Department
TypeCertified
Job TitleCertified Police Officer
SalaryStarting Salary $62,539.36
Registration Fee$35.00
Contacttraining@lakecountysheriff.com
Location Crown Point, IN

Job Announcement

Lake County Sheriff's Department, IN Public Safety Jobs

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


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.

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