Job Announcement:

BEECH GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

PROBATIONAY POLICE OFFICERS

The Beech Grove Police Department is pleased to announce the beginning of a selection process for Probationary Police Officer positions. The Beech Grove Police Department will be accepting applications until February 10, 2025.

BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

If you do not meet these requirements, please do not apply.

1. AGE: twenty-one (21) years of age, but under forty (40) years of age, if the person is an applicant to the police department.  YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO BE A POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF INDIANA.
2. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
   IC 36-8-4-2Member requirements

   Sec. 2. (a) Members of the police department must:

   (1) have adequate means of transportation into the jurisdiction served by the member's department; and

   (2) maintain telephone service to communicate with the department.

To qualify for assignment of a police vehicle, police officers must reside within a contiguous county to Marion County.

3. Education: Must be at the minimum a high school graduate.
4. No felony or serious misdemeanor arrest record.
5. Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
6. No use of illegal or illicit drugs
7. Must not have used marijuana in the past 3 years

All submitted applications must be complete and accompanied by a copy of your birth certificate and high school diploma. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Also include copies of all other diplomas and/or certificates of schools attended with grade and/or credit transcripts. Include military discharge papers, and a copy of your driver's license.

Benefits Include:

• Uniforms provided
• Equipment provided
• Take Home Car Program, Statewide Use
• Overtime
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• HSA Plan
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• PERF Pension plan
• Paid vacation and Holiday Return Time
• Competitive Pay $78,311 (3rd year officer)
• Longevity Pay - $215 year
• Ongoing training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Specialized units

Selection Process

The selection process that all applicants must go through to become a Beech Grove Police Officer consists of a variety of tests, assessments, and investigations that assist the department in employing those applicants best suited for police work. This process can take anywhere from 3-6 months from the date of initial application.

Listed below is the process utilized by the Beech Grove Police Department

HIRING PROCESS TENTATIVE TIMELINE

• Application Deadline – Feb 10, 2025

• Test Invitation Letter mailed (postal or electronically)

• Written Examination- Feb 16, 2025

• Oral Interview- March 5, 2025

• Background Investigation

• Polygraph-TBD

• Chief’s Interview- TBD

• Conditional Offer of Employment- TBD

• Psychological Test-TBD
• PERF Physical Test- TBD

• Pension Board Meeting-TBD

• Board of Works Approval-TBD

• Date of Hire-TBD donating

*Applicants must pass each individual step in the hiring process to be eligible to advance to the next step.

Please direct questions regarding this position to Michael.maurice@beechgrove.com