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    | Lafayette Indiana Police DepartmentEmployment
DO YOU WANT TO BE A LAFAYETTE POLICE OFFICER?
The Lafayette Police Department wants talented men and women who can make a positive difference; men and women with savvy, good communication skills and self-motivation. Officers receive very attractive starting salaries, outstanding benefits and the personal fulfillment of community service. The Lafayette Police Department is preparing for the 21st Century. We offer men and women the opportunity to utilize the latest law enforcement methodologies and technological tools. Sound interesting? This online brochure will provide you with the information you need to pursue a career as a Lafayette Police Officer. Accept the Challenge Do you have what it takes to be among the best? Are you a problem solver, able to think and react quickly to a variety of situations? Are you a leader, a strategic thinker? Do you have personal initiative, self discipline, and integrity? Do you enjoy helping people and improving your community? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you are the person we want. You are ready to take the challenge. A career as a Lafayette Police Officer The responsibilities of a Lafayette Police Officer are both exciting and challenging. Officers have the opportunity to work in various areas of interest such as Patrol, Bicycle Unit, SWAT, Field Training Officer, Traffic, technician positions, or as detectives investigating specialty areas such as Juvenile, Narcotics or Criminal. The ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief are obtained by a combination of requirements including a competitive examination and oral interviews. Increase in salaries and responsibilities that come with each promotion are further rewards of a successful career.  Beginning a career Successful applicants who are hired as Lafayette Police Officers begin their careers with nearly a year of training as Recruit Police Officers. Each RPO must complete a 12-month probationary period and is compensated at the starting salary of $43,466. Read more about salary and benefits by clicking the link below. RPOs begin their "in house" training immediately with a 40 hour "Pre-basic" class. From there the RPO's advance into the field training program that typically lasts about six months. Depending on Indiana Law Enforcement Academy schedules the field training portion may be interrupted as the recruits are assigned to the Academy. Academy training consists of a 15 week course required by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. Course topics include Human Behavior, Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Firearms, Physical Training, Police Theory, Report Writing, Crime Investigation Procedures, Safety Practices, and many more. The following link will answer many of your questions about becoming a Lafayette Police Officer. LPD IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. Download application. For civilian employment, please visit the City of Lafayette's employment page. Are you already a police officer and want to join our team? Read about our lateral entry program. |
LPD Headquarters
20 North 6th. St. Lafayette, IN 47901 EMERGENCY: 911 Non-Emergency: (765) 807-1200 Fax: (765) 807-1281  |
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