Job Announcement:
HOBART POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING 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).
Must be Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certified or other certified POST academy which is recognized by ILEA
Hold a high school diploma or GED
Be a United States Citizen
Possess a valid driver's license
Have no prior felony or Domestic violence convictions
- SALARY
Starting Salary: $58,905
Salary after FTO: $90,000 (2027)
PERF Retirement Rate $110,000 (2027)
Longevity Pay $1,000/yr of service or max of $20,000/yr after 20 years
Longevity credit for Lateral Applicants with Full-time experience up to 10 years max
- BENEFITS
Take Home Vehicles
12 Hour Shifts (every other weekend off)
Vacation Time - 2wks After Hire (Jan 2027), 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
Administrative Interview (Week of Oct 26th)
Background Investigation
Medical and Psychiatric Evaluation (For non-1977 PERF Members)
Acceptance into INPRS 1977 PERF Fund
This process is for Lateral applicants only. A general applicant testing will open around February 2027. Please direct questions regarding this position to patrolsecretary@cityofhobart.org
Please direct questions regarding this position to patrolsecretary@cityofhobart.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.