Crown Point Police Launch Emergency Hire Process

The Crown Point Police Department is now accepting applications for police  officers. 

The application opens on Jan. 24, 2024, and closes at 3 p.m. CST Feb. 19, 2024. 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 $63,850.54 

• Eligible promotion 90 days after field  training to $72,972.38 

• 12-hour shifts (2-month rotation from  days to nights; every other weekend  off) 

• PERF retirement rate of $84,364.48 

• 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 

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.