Crown Point Police Launch Emergency Hire Process

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 jjanda@crownpoint.in.gov.