Noblesville Police Department now accepting 2019 pre-applications

The Noblesville Police Department is accepting pre-applications for the 2019 Applicant Screening Process. Citizens can apply by visiting the City of Noblesville’s website and clicking on the Human Resources tab. 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 include:

  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 has a population of approximately 60,000, covering approximately 32 square miles. The Noblesville Police Department has 86 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 and many more.

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

  1. Competitive salary starting at $53,331.20 after one-year probationary period and a salary of $62,379.20 after completion of the fourth year.
  2. 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 by calling 317-770-5751 or at bbarnes@noblesville.in.us.