Noblesville PD accepting pre-applications for 2020

The Noblesville Police Department is accepting pre-applications for the 2020 Police Applicant Screening Process. Citizens can apply by visiting cityofnoblesville.org and clicking on the Human Resources’ tab, or visiting this link. The process is scheduled to take approximately five months to complete and will include the following components:

  1. Pre-application screening
  2. Physical fitness assessment
  3. Written examination
  4. Oral interview and writing exercise
  5. Complete personal history statement
  6. Polygraph examination
  7. Background investigation
  8. Psychological examination
  9. Complete physical examination / drug test
  10. Approval of Police Merit Commission

Basic minimum requirements:

  1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  2. Must have successfully received a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  3. Must be at least 21 years of age, and have not reached 36 years of age by date of hire.
  4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
  5. No felony or domestic violence convictions.
  6. No Operating While Intoxicated convictions.
  7. No dishonorable discharge from the military.

Noblesville is the county seat of Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 62,000, covering approximately 32 square miles. The Noblesville Police Department has 92 sworn officers and has many specialized units to include SWAT, motorcycle, FTO, crisis negotiations, K-9, boat patrol, honor guard, dive, crime scene technicians, bicycle patrol, accident reconstructionist, school resource officer, crime analyst and many more.

The Noblesville Police Department offers an excellent benefit package, which includes the following:

  1. Competitive salary starting at $56,576 after one-year probationary period and a salary of $66,479.60 after completion of the fourth year.
  2. Approximately 80 to 90 percent of medical, dental and vision premiums paid
  3. $800 annual clothing allowance
  4. Take-home vehicle
  5. Pay and vacation incentives for experienced law enforcement officers (call for details)
  6. Lifetime pension after 20 years of service (1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Pension Fund)

The Noblesville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment, training, and promotion opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, disability, or national origin.

Anyone requesting additional information is encouraged to contact Recruiting Officer Lt. Bruce Barnes at (317) 770-5751 or at bbarnes@noblesville.in.us.