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Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department
Hiring Police Officers!
Lateral & Non-Lateral Welcome to Apply
The Town of Cumberland, Indiana is located in both Marion and Hancock Counties, the east side of Marion County and west side of Hancock County, and has approximately 10,000 residents with many more traveling through town each day. The Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department (CMPD) was founded in 1951 and is the law enforcement body for the Town of Cumberland, serving all citizens in both counties. The Town of Cumberland is experiencing rapid growth and is part of the fastest growing community!
CMPD is now accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer for lateral certified and non-lateral applicants!
To apply, you must be at least 21 years old and less than 40 years old (per INPRS PERF Requirements), possess a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license, and be a US Citizen. You must not have any felony, domestic violence, operating vehicle while intoxicated, or drug convictions and must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service.
Benefits Include:
- Starting Salary 2026: Lateral $78,056.16 | Non-Lateral $75,784.80
Uniforms & Equipment Furnished (Quartermaster System)
Take-Home Vehicle Program with Off-Duty Use
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans (PPO/HSA Options)
Paid Overtime Opportunities and Compensatory Time Accrual (ATO/PTO)
INPRS (PERF) 1977 Police & Firefighters Pension Program
Longevity Pay beginning after 3 years ($200/per year with no cap)
Body Worn & In-Vehicle Camera Systems
Visible Tattoos & Facial Hair Authorized (with some restrictions)
Load Baring Vests Option
Tactical Team (SWAT) Opportunities with Hancock County Joint Tactical Team
80 Hours of Vacation Time after 6 Months of Employment
11 to 13 Floating Holidays per year
8 Hours of Perfect Attendance per quarter
12 Hour Shifts with Alternating Three Day Weekends Off
ODE Opportunities after Probationary 1st Year
Abundant Training Opportunities
Growing Town and Police Department
Abbreviated FTO Program for LATERAL Transfers.
Please contact CMPD Recruiting at (317) 894-3525 or at JOINCMPD@Cumberland.in.gov if you have any further questions or need assistance.
Please direct questions regarding this position to JOINCMPD@Cumberland.in.gov
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Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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