Job Information
CITY OF SOUTH BEND Police Officer Recruit - 2024 in South Bend, Indiana
TITLE
Police Officer Recruit - 2024
OPEN DATE
2/21/2024
CLOSE DATE
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Full-Time
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING
Bargaining
DIVISION
South Bend Police Department
LOCATION
Police
REPORTS TO
SCHEDULE
PAY RATE
Starting Salary 2015: Recruit/Patrolman 3rd Class (1st Year) $45,101/yr.Patrolman 2nd Class (2nd Year) $49,756/yr.Patrolman 1st Class (3rd Year) $55,475/yr.
DESCRIPTION
Job Description
The City of South Bend accepts applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit on a rolling basis.
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 (574) 235-9224.
It is the goal of the South Bend Police Department to recruit the most qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability, to serve the residents of South Bend as police officers. Hiring requirements are based on job-related criteria, taking into consideration the knowledge, personal attributes, skills, and training required to perform the job tasks, so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Requirements
- United States Citizen
- Must be 21 years of age at time of application (and up to 40 years of age at the time of swearing, or 40.5 years of age at the time of swearing if retired military with 20 years of service and honorable discharge, in accordance with HB1359)
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
- Must be able to pass a competitive written exam
- Have no felony criminal convictions
- Have no conviction of domestic violence or a domestic violence-related offense (either misdemeanor or felony)
- Must be willing, if appointed, to reside within St. Joseph County or adjoining county in Indiana (or State of Michigan)
- Must be of good moral character
- Must pass mandatory drug screening
- Have no previous use of hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, Mushrooms, Mescaline, Ecstasy, etc.)
- Possess a valid driver's license from current state of residence
- Military discharge (if applicable) cannot be characterized as "other than honorable", "bad conduct", or "dishonorable"
- Must be able to pass a physical agility assessment test
- Must submit to in-depth background investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam, psychological testing, and medical examination
Selection Process
The South Bend Police Department's Applicant Process may consist of, but is not limited to, the following evaluations. These may take up to six months to complete, in the following order:
- Physical Fitness Assessment Test
Physical fitness standards are based on the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) and the standards are the same for males and females. Applicants must meet the standard for each exercise to pass the assessment test. This is a PASS/FAIL test only, with no points assigned for results.
Exercises in order are:
- Vertical Jump Test (Standard: 13.5 inches or greater)
- Timed Sit Up Test (24 in one minute or less)
- 300 Meter Run (Complete in 82 seconds or less)
- Push Up Test (Complete 21 push ups with no time limit)
- 1.5 Mile Run (Complete in 18:56 or less)
- Pistol Trigger Pull Test (Complete 6 pulls in 10 seconds or less)
If all physical fitness standards are met, the applicant will be eligible to take the written exam.
- 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 to interview phase
Applicants will 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.
- Personal Interview
- This is a one-on-one interview with a member of the Training Division
- Responses in this interview may be used for the examination, and this interview will help you to prepare for the CVSA Exam, applicants should continue in the process on the basis of this interview
- Structured Oral Interview
- This is a structured interview in front of a board of sworn officers
- Each applicant is asked the same questions and responses are graded
- Background Investigation
- In depth investigation of the applicants background