Lateral - Certified Police Officer

Merrillville Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.merrillville.in.gov/departments/police_department/index.php

Phone:

• 219-648-2263

Email:

• mvasel@merrillville.in.gov

Application Deadline:

• 01/23/26

Salary:

• 1st Class Patrol Pay: $77,529

  Benefits:

  • 12 hour shifts
  • PERF Retirement
  • Take Home Car Policy
  • Medical/Dental Insurance Holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Vacation Days
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Overtime/ Side jobs
  • Deferred Comp Plans

  Specialties:

  • Evidence Tech
  • SWAT
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • K9 Division
  • Drone Program Instructor Development
  • Detective Bureau
  • School Resource Officers
  • Task Force Officers

Sworn:

• 65

Population:

• 40,000

Position Details

The Merrillville Police Department is accepting applications from state-certified police officers seeking a lateral transfer.

Applications are available at:

merrillville.in.gov/pdjobs

Must be certified through ILEA or accredited academies.

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