Hobart - Police Officer

HOBART POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING GENERAL & LATERAL APPLICANT POLICE OFFICERS

The Hobart Police Department is now accepting applications. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be at Least 20 years of age to apply and 21 years of age on date of appointment 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

• SALARY

Starting Salary: $57,750 (2025)  $58,905 (2026)

Salary after 1 year (Lateral Applicants after FTO): $72,161 (2025)  $73,604 (2026)

PERF Retirement Rate  $80,553 (2025)  $84,471 (2026)

Longevity Pay up to $4750/yr 

• BENEFITS
  Take Home Vehicles
  12 Hour Shifts (every other weekend off)
  Vacation Time - 2wks first full year, 3wks after 5yrs, 4wks after 10yrs and 5wks after 15yrs.
  Personal Leave - 9 days
  Paid Holidays - 9 days
  Sick Time - 30 days
  Annual clothing allowance
  Well equipped onsite gym
  Great equipment
  Department Gun range w/ open use
  Beards / Tattoo's / Outer Carriers all allowed
• TESTING REQUIREMENTS
  Written, agility, and panel interview October 4th at 8am
  Administrative Interview  (Week of October 6th)
  Background Investigation
  Medical and Psychiatric Evaluation (For non-1977 PERF Members)
  Acceptance into INPRS 1977 PERF Fund
  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