Career Opportunities

Personnel Specialist: Officer Gary Bowman
Phone: (317) 571-2526
Email: gbowman@carmel.in.gov
Would you like to be a part of the BEST the Nation has to offer?

A career with the Carmel Police Department offers security, prestige, respect and personal satisfaction. Our officers are members of a progressive, professional and nationally accredited department. The Carmel Police Department offers a variety of assignments with the opportunity for advancement, including promotions and specialized positions. Our goal is to provide the highest level of police service to each person we contact. We pledge to sustain a working partnership with the community we serve so that we can maintain a safe and peaceful environment for all. 

Do you have what it takes to serve the community? 

If you do come join us and start making a difference.

We will be accepting employment applications on June 1, 2008 for our next testing process which begins
May 2009.

Thank you!    

 

 

An Equal  Opportunity Employer

Basic Requirements

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CARMEL POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

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Must be a high school graduate, as evidenced by a transcript issued by an accredited high school. An achievement test certificate from an accredited high school or State Board of Education is acceptable.

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Shall possess a valid Indiana drivers license (or obtain one within 60 days of becoming an Indiana resident) and have no more than six (6) active points.

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Shall be a US citizen.

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Shall be at least 21 years of age, and under the age of 36.

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Shall be drug-free, and have no convictions for driving under the influence of drugs.

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Shall have no more then two- (2) alcohol-related violations as a minor (18-21 years of age).

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Shall not have a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI),  or operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) in excess of 0.08%.

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Shall have no felony convictions.

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Shall have no convictions for any Class A misdemeanor.

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Shall have no convictions for selected Class B misdemeanors (list attached).  The final decision regarding disqualification in this area will be made by the Chief of Police.

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Shall not have received other than an honorable discharge from the military, or other discharge with honorable conditions.

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If appointed, shall establish residency as required by state law or local ordinance.

Current Salary and Benefits

Entry level starting salary, Approximately $43,912.00
20 Year Retirement Eligibility PERF,  457 and 401 Retirement Plans
$1,200 Annual Clothing Allowance $20,000 Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement $200.00 per year Longevity Pay
30 days sick leave per year Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
12 Days Vacation after 1st Year 15 Paid Holidays
Take home Squad Car Shift Differential Pay
Specialty Pays for selected assignments Holiday pay
Automatic Court Overtime Lateral Entry program

 

Physical Fitness Testing

The following physical fitness tests are pass/fail and must be successfully completed to continue in the hiring process. It would be in each applicants best interest to prepare themselves for the physical fitness portion of the hiring process. No special equipment is necessary to perform these tests.

1.5 Mile Run 16 minutes, 28 seconds
Vertical Jump 16 inches
Push-ups 25 minimum
1 Minute Sit-ups 29 minimum
300 Meter Run 71 seconds

 

An Equal  Opportunity Employer