NPD Now Accepting Applications for Spring Screening Process

By The Times of Noblesville | January 3, 2023

The Noblesville Police Department is accepting pre-applications for the 2023 (Spring) Applicant Screening Process.

Citizens can learn more about working for the City of Noblesville by visiting www.cityofnoblesville.org/hr or may apply for the selection process at www.cityofnoblesville.org/employment. The process is scheduled to take approximately three to five (3-5) months to complete and will include the following components:

  1. Pre-Application Screening
  2. Physical Fitness Assessment
  3. Written Examination
  4. Oral Interview & Writing Exercise
  5. Complete Personal History Statement
  6. Polygraph Examination
  7. Background Investigation
  8. Psychological Examination
  9. Complete Physical Examination/Drug Test
  10. Approval of Police Merit Commission

Basic minimum requirements include:

  1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  2. Must have successfully received a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  3. Must be at least 21 years of age and have not reached 40 years of age by date of hire.
  4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
  5. No felony or domestic violence convictions.
  6. No Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) convictions.
  7. No dishonorable discharge from the military service.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 1.

The City of Noblesville is located 15 miles north of Indianapolis. It is the county seat of Hamilton County and the 10th largest city in Indiana with a population of more than 69,600 residents, covering approximately 32 square miles.

The Noblesville Police Department has 96 sworn officers and has many specialized units to include drone pilots, SWAT, motorcycle, FTO, crisis negotiations, K-9, mentoring, boat patrol, honor guard, dive, crime scene technicians, bicycle patrol, motor vehicle crash reconstructionist, school resource officer, mental health specialist, wellness specialist and many more.

The Noblesville Police Department offers an excellent benefit package which includes the following:

  1. Competitive salary starting at $63,128.00 after a 1-year probationary period and a salary of $73,715.20 after completion of the 4th year.
  2. 15 vacation days after 1st year
  3. 80% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid
  4. $1,000 annual clothing allowance
  5. Take-home vehicle
  6. Pay and vacation incentives for experienced law enforcement officers (call for details)
  7. Lifetime pension after 20 years of service (1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Pension Fund)

The Noblesville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment, training, and promotion opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, disability, or national origin.

Anyone requesting additional information should contact Recruiting Officer Lt. Bruce Barnes at (317) 776-6340 ext. 1243 or bbarnes@noblesville.in.us

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