Police Officer
The Michigan City Police Department will be hosting both a written and a physical agility test at the police department located at 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. on Saturday May 01, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. Applications may be picked up at the Michigan City Police Department or downloaded from our website by visiting the following link: https://www.emichigancity.com/160/Police
The deadline to turn in applications for the will be Friday April 23, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.(CST). Applications can be dropped off or mailed to:
Attn: Michigan City Police Civil Service Commission
1201 East Michigan Boulevard
Michigan City, IN 46360
Applicants must be between 21-35 years of age by date of appointment, possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be a United States citizen. Additionally, applicants must possess a good driving record, have no felony or misdemeanor battery convictions. Applicants shall be subject to written and physical ability testing along with a thorough background check to include personal character.
Starting base pay for Probationary Officers is $43,343.89. After completing one year of service, an officer becomes a First-Class Patrolman and the base pay increases to $46,753.19. Benefits include longevity pay, specialty pay, healthcare program including dental and vision, take home car program, retirement plan, paid vacations, personal days and much more! The Michigan City Police Department is a very diverse department with many opportunities for placement into special divisions and specialties to increase your base salary which include the following:
Special Divisions (Up to 4% Pay Increase)
Specialties (2% Pay Increase)
3-Patrol Shifts (8 Hour Shifts)
18 Member Swat Team
Traffic Division
11 Certified Instructors
Special Operation Group
8 Member Scuba Team
Community Oriented Policing
12 Field Training Officers
Detective Division
Other Benefits
Narcotics Investigators
Physical Fitness Bonus- $650 per year
Warrants Team (FAST)
Clothing Allowance- $1,100 per year
School Liaison Officers
Education Incentives 1%-2% Pay Increase
Public Relations
Deferred Compensation Match- $500 per year
Training Division
$50,000 City Provided Life Insurance Policy
Beach Patrol (4x4’s)
Short Term Disability Coverage