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Salary : $87,969.00 Annually
Location : City County Building, IN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PROF-Lateral 2026B (OFS)
Department: Department of Public Safety-IMPD
Opening Date: 07/05/2026
Overview
Lateral Police Officer candidates are experienced full-time police officers currently employed by other municipal, county, or state agencies, as a law enforcement officer assigned to patrol responsibilities. Candidates will have a current and up-to-date Law Enforcement Training Academy Certification issued from the State where the candidate currently utilizes Law Enforcement powers. (Please see Qualifications below for additional description and criteria). Lateral Candidates are required to be in good standing with their current agency.
Position Responsibilities
Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot; maintains high patrol visibility to assist in crime prevention; actively performs routine beat patrol, concentrating on high incident areas, to detect possible criminal activities or needs for service; regularly checks businesses and residential areas; monitors radio broadcasts by Communications and other officers to ensure awareness of activities in area and to provide assistance, if needed; identifies, reports, and responds to suspicious activities or other needs for service. Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work. Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate. Collects and preserves crime scene and evidence. Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved. Testifies and presents evidence in judicial settings. (Misdemeanor, Felony, and Violations.) Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries. Transports individuals in custody. Performs duties relating to accident investigation and assistance; responds to accident scene through radio runs, notification, or observation; assesses scene to determine situation needs (assistance from others, ambulance, accident investigator, fire rescue, etc.); assists in extraction of victims and provision of first aid; secures scene to prevent further incidents; conducts investigation, gathering evidence, taking statements, and preparing diagrams; conducts or requests breathalyzer tests. Maintains uniform and equipment in accordance with General Orders/Department Directives; maintains supply of forms and reports needed to perform duties; ensures vehicle is kept in good working order; maintains weapons in accordance with Departmental policy. Attends training sessions (in-service, defensive driving, firearms) to obtain information on new procedures and maintain compliance with Departmental standards. Performs other duties as directed.
Qualifications
Applicants must submit the following documentation with their applications or their applications will not be processed.
Certified copies of transcripts from your current State Approved Academy.
* Current Certification
*Training Certificates
All documentation must be sent to.
IMPD Human Resouces
200 E Washington Street rm E209
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
* Must have Law Enforcement Training Academy Certification in the State the candidate is currently employed
* Must document at least one year of paid, full time law enforcement service after completing certification from another state.
* Employed full-time as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with a County, State, or Municipal Law Enforcement Agency with their primary role as a Patrol Officer assigned to similar job responsibilities as listed above.
* High School Diploma or HSE required;
* Must be a resident citizen of the United States;
* Must be 21 years old and not have reached their 40th birthday by date of appointment
* Cannot have a felony conviction;
* Cannot have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence under (18 USC §922 (g)); HB10062
* Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license at time of appointment;
* Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military;
* Must be a resident of the state of Indiana at time of appointment .
All rates are bi-weekly
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:320215fa-0cd0-4fd7-b965-874df08df63e
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: No Cost
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional:
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
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Please provide your social security number: ###-##-####
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Are you a resident citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
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I possess a valid driver's license from my State of residence.

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that I must submit certified copies of training records and transcripts to:IMPD HR50 North Alabama Room 1541Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence under (18 U.S.C. Sec. 922 (g)) that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been found to be Brady Disqualified and unable to testify in Court procedures?

• Yes
• No

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I have a high school diploma or GED certificate. (Diplomas obtained on-line will not be accepted) Notice: Home schooled students must take a general equivalency exam and present a general educational development certificate (GED).

• Yes
• No

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I am a current member of a law enforcement agency and after receiving certification for another state, I have served as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least one (1) year of consecutive creditable service with a local, state, or federal law enforcement agency, and will be eligible for rehire at my current agency should I resign.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a certified Law Enforcement Officer with at least one (1) year of patrol experience after you received certification from another state's certified Law Enforcement Academy?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you possess:

• Do not currently possess a High School Diploma or GED
• HS or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Other Advanced Degree

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I currently have an Bachelor's Degree in a field of study from a regionally accredited college or university (e.g., MSA, NCA, SACS, NEASC, WASC) Congruent with Chief's appoint. (See IC 36-8-4-6.5)

• Yes
• No

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I understand that I must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

• Yes
• No

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I have been dishonorably discharged from the military.

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this position?
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I understand I must participate in and pass the following applicant screening phases:Polygraph Examination, Medical Examination, Background Investigation, Psychological Evaluation and Drug Screening

• Yes
• No

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I understand that failure to arrive as scheduled for any event will cause my elimination from the entire process.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that I may compete in only one process/recruit class at a time.

• Yes
• No

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I agree to update my profile through the NEOGOV System of any change of address or telephone number.

• Yes
• No

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I have used illegal drugs within the last 3 years.

• Yes
• No

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I have sold or transported an illegal drug.

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently abuse alcohol?

• Yes
• No

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I have been in a physical confrontation with a live-in companion.

• Yes
• No

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Tattoo Policy: I understand the department does not accept any applicants with body art and/or tattoos on the head, face, neck, ears, scalp, hands or fingers.Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the body that is obscene, advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, or is detrimental to departmental order, discipline, or is of a nature that tends to bring discredit or harm upon the department is prohibited.Applicants and officers may not have intentional body mutilation; piercing, branding or intentional scarring that is excessive or eccentric. For example, slits or forked tongues, enlarged or stretched ears or foreign objects under the skin are prohibited.No tattoos may visible when wearing an open-collar uniform shirt, or below the cuffs of the sleeves. Current body art will be documented during and throughout the application process.

• Yes

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I understand that if I am removed from the employment process by the Civilian Police Merit Board, I may not re-apply for a two (2) year period from the date of rejection.

• Yes
• No

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I agree that I will not contact the Director of Public Safety, Chief of Police, Sheriff, Merit Board member, or anyone in the decision making process in an attempt to sway the decision in favor or to obtain information not available to all applicants. This agreement precludes me from discussing the applicant process with anyone aforementioned parties. I understand that failure to comply with these instructions and agree will result in my expulsion from the applicant screening process.

• I agree.
• I disagree.

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I currently serve or have served in a branch of the Military service and received an honorable discharge, including the Coast Guard. (IC 36-8-4-10)

• Yes
• No

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I currently participate or have participated in the Army PaYs Program.

• Yes
• No

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I am currently a certified Bi-Lingual Translator.

• Yes
• No

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I am currently fluent in:

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Chinese
• Other

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I understand that I must pass a mandatory drug screening test?

• Yes
• No

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I certify the information contained on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I realize my misrepresentation of the facts or my failure to update any information contained on this form may be cause for rejection of my application for employment

• Yes
• No

Required Question