Crown Point Police Launch Emergency Hire Process
- By: City of Crown Point
- Last Updated: February 10, 2025
The Crown Point Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers.
The application opens today, Monday, Feb. 10, and closes at 3 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 28. Applications can be found on the City of Crown Point website at www.crownpoint.in.gov.
Eligibility
Must be a graduate from an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and have completed certification through the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.
Must meet minimum standards of membership in the 1977 Police Officers Pension and Disability Fund.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $67,681.64
- Eligible promotion 90 days after field training to $77,350.78
- 12-hour shifts (2-month rotation from days to nights; every other weekend off)
- PERF retirement rate of $89,426.74
- Take home vehicle with off-duty driving privileges in Lake County
- $1,400 annual clothing allowance
- Holiday pay — double time and a half
- Medical insurance/city-paid life insurance
- Beards and tattoos permitted in accordance with department policy
- Longevity pay up to $2,000
Specialties
- K-9
- School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
- Motorcycle Division
- Bicycle Division
- SWAT (Northwest Regional SWAT)
- South County Crash and
- Reconstruction Team
- Drone Team
A current résumé should be attached to the application. Applicants should direct all questions to Assistant Chief Jim Janda at [email protected].
