Police Officer Recruit – Rolling Applications

South Bend Police Department; South Bend (IN); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and life insurance

Paid trainings

Paid time off

Pension plan

Take-home car program

Résumé du poste

South Bend Police Department is seeking candidates to join one of the state’s larger police agencies. The role offers a competitive salary starting at $80,240 with shift incentives, comprehensive health and life insurance, paid trainings, pension, and a take-home car program after training.

Applicants will participate in a pooled testing process including a written exam, physical fitness, and multi-round interviews.

Qualifications

• Must score 80% or higher on the written exam.
• Applicants will complete a Physical Fitness Assessment.
• Interviews may include Personal, Structured, and Pension Board rounds.

Responsabilités

• Attend a one-day Prospect Day to streamline testing and begin the initial screening.
• Take a written exam with sections: Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Incident Report Writing.
• Participate in multiple interview rounds as part of the selection process.

Description du poste

We are looking for the best and brightest recruits to become a member of the fourth largest police department in the state. Please take a few moments to learn more about the rewards and benefits of becoming a South Bend Police Officer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Training Division for additional information, at [phone].

WHY SBPD?

COMPETITIVE SALARY

• The 2026 salary for a PFC starts at $80,240 + shift incentives

HIGH-QUALITY BENEFITS

• Health and life insurance are offered, paid trainings, paid time off, pension plan, and more

EXPANDED TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM

• Upon completion of training, officers can take advantage of an expansive take-home car program.

ATTEND OUR NEXT PROSPECT DAY

Our next one-day police testing day is coming soon. Prospect Day streamlines our testing process, allowing you to complete a majority of our initial exams in one day.

TAKE A WRITTEN EXAM

Created by a professional consulting firm using job-related criteria.

Four sections: Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Incident Report Writing.

Must score 80% or higher to continue on to interview phase.

Study guides for the written test will be given out after successful completion of the physical fitness assessment. Applicants will also have the opportunity to attend voluntary study sessions that are offered. At these study sessions, a practice test will be given, scored, and information on oral interview preparation will be discussed.

INTERVIEWS

Applicants may be asked to participate in three rounds of interviews: Personal Interview, Structured Interview, and Pension Board Interview.

NONSWORN ROLES

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