Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department

ABOUT CMPD:

The Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department (CMPD) is responsible for public safety within the Town of Cumberland, Indiana. The Town of Cumberland is situated with both Marion and Hancock Counties and serves approximately 10,000+ residents with many more visitors per day. CMPD is made up of 20+ men and women who proudly serve this community and continue to strive towards being a top professional and transparent police department. 

DIVISIONS

CMPD utilize three main divisions within the Police Department who serve for the Chief of Police: the Administrations Division, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the Operations Division. 

The Administrations Division is made up of the Captain of Operations who oversees Patrol and other projects, as well as the Captain of Investigations who oversees Detectives and other projects. 

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating all criminal matters within the Town of Cumberland; theft and vandalism to homicides. 

The Operations Division is responsible for the day to day uniformed patrol of the Town of Cumberland and operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 

Specialty Units 

CMPD utilizes Bike Patrol, Drones, K9s, Instructors, Field Training Officers, Evidence Technicians, Gun Liaisons, and other specialties that are often times done by members of our Operations Division.  

RECRUITMENT

CMPD hosts recruiting / hiring processes regularly to find applicants who want to serve this community with integrity, honor, and dedication that understand the needs of our citizens. CMPD offers many benefits with employment, such as:

• Uniforms & Equipment Furnished by CMPD
• Take-Home Vehicle Program with Off-Duty Use (must reside within 25 miles of Cumberland)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans (PPO/HSA Options)
• 12-Hour Shifts with Alternating Weekends off (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
• Paid Overtime Opportunities and Compensatory Time Accrual (PTO/ATO)
• 80 Hours of Vacation after 6 Months of Employment
• 11 to 13 Floating Holidays per year & 8 hours of Perfect Attendance per Quarter
• INPRS PERF 1977 Fund / Police Officer's Pension Retirement Program
• Longevity Pay beginning after 3 years of service ($200 per year of service, no cap)
• Body-Worn and Vehicle Camera Technology
• Visible Tattoos and Facial Hair (some restrictions)
• Load Bearing / Outer Carrier Vest Option
• On-Duty Physical Fitness / Wellness Time at On-Site Department Fitness Room
• Tactical Team (SWAT) Opportunity with the Hancock County Joint Tactical Team
• Many Training Opportunities
• ODE Opportunity after Probationary Year
• Rapidly Growing Town and Department

Qualifications for Application:

• Must be a United States of America Citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be no more than 40 years of age at time of hiring (per INPRS PERF Law Requirements)
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must NOT have any Felony Convictions, Drug Related Convictions, OVWI Convictions, or Domestic Violence related Convictions
• Must NOT have been dishonorably discharged from Military Service 

RECRUITMENT DIVISION

CMPD Recruitment can be reached at JOINCMPD@Cumberland.in.gov or (317) 894-3525.