Qualifications Needed

• Applicant must be a resident citizen of the United States. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age, and under the age of 36 or be a veteran who has at least 20 years of service in the armed forces and be no older than 40 years and six months.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Must not have been convicted of a felony pursuant to the policy statement in the application.
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military service.
•  Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully complete and pass all parts of the application process.  
• Must pass a physical agility test based on ILEA exit standards
• Must pass a written and PEP test
• Must pass a thorough background investigation
• Must pass a voice stress test
• Must pass the PERF 1977 Pension fund Physical and Mental Health evaluation

 Lateral Applicant Information 

• Currently certified as a law enforcement officer or able to get reinstated. 
• The applicant must still complete all phases of the application process. 
• If offered a position, applicants would earn the salary rate of first-class officer salary.