The Michigan City Police Department is currently accepting applications for multiple Full-Time Police Officer positions. Starting pay for a Probationary Officer (first year) is $42,494.01. After completing the first year of probationary status then an officer becomes a First Class Patrolman and the pay increases to $45,836.46. Benefits include longevity pay, specialty pay, healthcare program including dental and vision, take home car program, retirement plan, paid vacations, personal days and much more.
There are many positions available through the different divisions available below:
- Patrol Division – 3 Shifts
- Traffic Division
- Special Operation Group
- Community Oriented Policing
- Detective Division
- Narcotics Investigators
- Warrants Team (FAST)
- School Liaison Officers
- Public Relations
- Training Division
- Beach Patrol (4x4’s)
- Bicycle Patrol
Plus the following Specialties:
- 18 Member Swat Team
- 9 Certified Instructors
- 8 Police Scuba Divers
- 12 Field Training Officers
Applicants must be between 21-36 years of age by date of appointment, possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid and unrestricted driver’s license, and be a United States citizen. Additionally, applicants must possess a good driving record, have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor battery charge. Applicants shall be subject to written and physical ability testing along with a thorough background check to include personal character. The Michigan City Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications may be picked up at the Michigan City Police Department our downloaded from our website at www.michigancitypolice.com. For additional inquiries please contact Sgt. Chris Yagelski at (219) 874-3221 Ext. 1020 or email at cyagelski@emichigancity.com. Submission deadline is June 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Applications can be dropped off or mailed to:
Michigan City Police Civil Service Commission
1201 East Michigan Boulevard
Michigan City, IN 46360