The Elkhart Police Department Is hiring!

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We are the city with a heart. If you have a heart to serve and protect, we want to talk to you.

LATERAL MOVER?

  • Starting Salary up to $75,240 with an increase in 2025
  • Make up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Longevity and vacation credit for LEO experience
  • Residency incentive pay
  • Tight-knit and supportive community
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GREAT PAY!

  • Starting salary for new officers: $64,240 per year
  • Start of second year: $71,438 per year
  • Start of third year: $78,438 per year
  • State pension and state benefits
  • Take home car program
  • Residency incentive pay
  • Holiday, longevity, and shift differential pay

LATERAL MOVER?

  • Starting Salary up to $75,240 with an increase in 2025
  • Make up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Longevity and vacation credit for LEO experience
  • Residency incentive pay
  • Tight-knit and supportive community

GREAT PAY!

  • Starting salary for new officers: $64,240 per year
  • Start of second year: $71,438 per year
  • Start of third year: $78,438 per year
  • State pension and state benefits
  • Take home car program
  • Residency incentive pay
  • Holiday, longevity, and shift differential pay

Career Paths

» Patrol
» Bomb Squad
» K-9 Unit
» Drug Recognition Expert
» Field Training Officer
» Honor Guard
» Drone Operator

» Elkhart County Homicide Unit
» Hostage Negotiator
» Community Relations
» Detective
» S.R.O. School Resource Officer
» Meth Team

» S.W.A.T. Special Weapons & Tactics
» A.T.F. Project Disarm Task Force

» Armorer

» Tactical Field Officer

» Accident Reconstructionist

» E.V.O.C. Instructor
» Defensive Tactics Instructor
» Firearms Instructor
» Breathalyzer Operator

» Limited English/Sign Language Proficiency compensation

» Patrol
» Bomb Squad
» K-9 Unit
» Drug Recognition Expert
» Field Training Officer
» Honor Guard
» Drone Operator
» Elkhart County Homicide Unit
» Hostage Negotiator
» Community Relations
» Detective
» S.R.O. School Resource Officer

» Meth Team

» S.W.A.T. Special Weapons & Tactics
» A.T.F. Project Disarm Task Force
» Accident Reconstructionist
» E.V.O.C. Instructor
» Defensive Tactics Instructor
» Firearms Instructor
» Breathalyzer Operator

» Armorer

» Tactical Field Officer

» Limited English/Sign Language Proficiency compensation

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