SHELBYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

105 West Taylor Street

Shelbyville IN, 46176

(317) 392-5106

Applicant Screening Process

The Shelbyville Police Department conducts an applicant screening process, wherein perspective employees complete a written exam and a physical fitness test.  The applicants have to meet certain criteria to be invited to take the written and physical exams.  Those scoring at or above the designated criteria are invited to a oral interview with the Police Advisory Board.  A complete background investigation will also be conducted upon completing the first phase.  Based on the Shelbyville Police Department selection criteria, successful candidates are ranked, and placed on an eligibility list.  Upon completion, and a opening on the Shelbyville Police Department, the candidate is given a comprehensive physical and psychological examination. 

Successful completion of all phases results in a probationary appointment as a Police Officer.

Minimum Application Requirements

Applicant MUST:

·  Be a citizen of the United States

·  Be a high school graduate or equivalent

·  Be at least 21 years of age, but not yet 36 years of age at time of appointment

·  Reside in Shelby County or one of the five adjacent connecting counties.

·  First year of service you will be required to live in Shelby County.

·  Possess a valid drivers license

·  Have the legal ability to possess a firearm

·  Never have been convicted of a felony and satisfy any and all other requirements imposed by state and federal law and comply to all Shelbyville Police Department hiring standards Physical Agility Standards In addition to academic standards, the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board requires all academy recruits to maintain a level of physical fitness.

To be appointed to the Shelbyville Police Department, and to be admitted to the academy, the applicant must be able to complete the following:

THESE ARE THE INDIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY (ILEA) MINIMUM STANDARDS!!!

·  Vertical jump at least 16.5 inches

·  Complete at least 29 sit-ups in 1 minute

·  Complete at least 25 push-ups (no time limit)

·  Complete a 300 meter run in 71 seconds or less

·  Complete a 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes and 28 seconds or less

Shelbyville Police Department Compensation Package

SALARIES:  

        $36,200.00 During Probationary Year.

        $39,032.00 Permanent Police Officer or ILEA Certified Police Officer Transferring From Another Agency.

BENEFITS

·  Annual Clothing Allowance $400.00

·  Take Home Vehicle (may vary depending of residence location)

·  Family Health Insurance Plan

·  1977 Police Officer - Firefighters Pension Fund

·  Step Plan

·  Five Sick days per year

·  Holiday Leave Time

·  Five personal days per year

·  Vacation: End of

      1st year: 5 days

      2nd year: 15 days

      7th year: 20 days

      12th year: 25 days

      15+ years: 30 days

SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENTS:

·  Tactical Team (SWAT)

·  K-9

·  Detective

·  Narcotics

·  Accident Investigation

·  Police Instructor

·  Field Training Officer

·  DARE

·  Bicycle Patrol

·  Crisis Negotiations

Any questions please contact Sergeant Michael Turner:

(317) 392-5147

mturner@cityofshelbyvillein.com 

Click here for an on-line application!