Police officer careers
The department is hiring police officers. Pay, benefits, requirements, and the hiring process are below.
Working at JPD
Jeffersonville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Indiana. It has grown more than 10% since 2020, roughly twice the national rate, driven by the River Ridge Commerce Center and new investment.
Specialized units
Specialized units from K9 and SWAT to River Patrol, UAV/drone, and a Traffic Crash Investigation Team — room to specialize and lead.
Equipment and training
120+ hours
New Taser 10 and Axon body-worn camera systems, a department therapist and wellness program, and 120+ training hours a year per officer.
Project CARE
Project CARE, the department's outreach program, connects people in crisis to services.
Pay and benefits
Figures the department has published. Confirm current details with a recruiter.
Starting pay
$66,000
Before overtime and specialty pay.
Work week
One of the first in Indiana, with no cut in pay.
Schedule: 5 days on, 4 days off
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Five days on, four days off.
Paid holidays
18
Plus vacation and personal time that grows with your years of service.
Also included
- Take-home car. Your assigned patrol vehicle goes home with you.
- Retirement. Among the strongest law-enforcement pensions in Indiana.
- Health & wellness. Medical coverage plus a department therapist and wellness checks.
- Paid academy. Get paid while you train through ILEA and field training.
How hiring works
Six steps from application to your first assignment.
Apply
Submit the interest form below or a full application. It takes minutes on your phone.
Written & physical
A written exam and a physical agility test measure the fundamentals of the job.
Interview
Meet the hiring board and talk through why you want to serve Jeffersonville.
Background & medical
A thorough background investigation, plus medical and psychological evaluations.
Academy & field training
Attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, then train alongside a veteran officer.
Serve
Begin work as a Jeffersonville police officer.
Minimum requirements
These are the common baseline requirements for Indiana police officers. A recruiter can confirm the current specifics for JPD.
- At least 21 years old at time of appointment
- U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- No felony convictions
- Able to pass physical, medical, and psychological evaluations
- Of good moral character and able to pass a background investigation
- Vision and hearing within standards (correctable)
Talk to a recruiter
Leave your contact information and a recruiter will get in touch. This is not an application.
Prefer to talk now? Call the department at (812) 283-6633 and ask for recruiting, or email recruitment@jeffersonvillepdin.gov.
