Police Officer

All applications must be submitted by midnight Wednesday, February 4, 2026 to be considered

Summary

The Lawrenceburg Police Department is seeking applicants for a full-time Police Officer. In accordance with the Indiana Public Employees Retirement System rules and regulations, all Police Officer applicants must be over the age of 21 and under the age of 40. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a valid Drivers License. Must have no prior felony or domestic violence convictions or expungements, and no preclusion from obtaining an Indiana Personal Protection Permit. ILEA Tier 1 certified lateral applicants will be exempt from the physical agility testing. 

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Full Job Description

Patrol Officer performs duties related to law enforcement such as preventing crimes, investigating suspicious activity, apprehending violators, assisting persons in trouble, directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforcing traffic laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

Patrols assigned area on foot or driving vehicles searching for suspicious activity or situations and checking for persons in need of service.

Monitors radio and other communication devices to receive assigned runs, and to maintain awareness of activities in assigned area or by other officers.

Assist citizens with problems such as lost children, injured persons, animal bites, civil disputes, locked doors, vehicle inspection and verifications, and abandoned vehicles.

Refers persons to appropriate social service agencies when situation warrants.

Responds to assigned run by driving, walking, or running to specified location, assesses situation, determines need for others assistance, and takes appropriate action.

Removes persons from danger including carrying unconscious persons and provides emergency aid to injured persons.

Investigates accidents, gather evidence, records observations and statements of witnesses and victims, requests assistance from other officers or agencies as needed, directs the removal of the vehicles involved, and ensures the area is clear.

Complete reports daily and forward to supervisor within 24 hours if investigation needs further investigation.

Preserve and protect crime scenes, and takes prescribed actions to preserve and protect evidence, and records findings and observations.

Interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses, and records responses and observation.

Pursues, apprehends, searches, and arrests suspects using necessary force, advises suspects of rights when applicable, and transports suspects to detention area.

Restrains persons from physically striking or injuring yourself or others by using appropriate force.

Drives vehicle at high speed when situation warrants due to nature of emergency.

Stops drivers of vehicles when traffic violations are observed, verify license and registration data, advise driver of safe driving practices, and issuing warnings, citations, or making arrests as warranted.

Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic when congestion occurs or as directed.

Reports as directed to scenes of general emergencies, and take appropriate action to protect life and property, such as directing traffic, quarantining area, assisting individuals in leaving area, preventing looting, and requesting appropriate assistance.

Maintains visibility in the community by meeting and talking with citizens, providing information, visiting local businesses, and making presentations to school, neighborhood, and civic organizations.

Writes reports and completes forms as required by operating procedure and makes oral reports to appropriate personnel.

Testifies in Court and prepares for such testimony by reviewing reports and notes, meeting with attorneys, and obtaining evidence.

Participates in training on law enforcement procedures, including firearms, criminal justice, and Court procedure, and emergency medical aid, and related subjects.

Maintains uniforms, equipment, and weapons, and be subject to inspection with reasonable notice.

Each officer must maintain physical condition to perform the duties required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Monitors department cell phone service for phone calls, voicemails, and electronic messages.

Maintains department email account daily during work hours, preferably at the beginning of each shift. This includes reading all department emails and updates as well as deleting old messages to prevent reaching full capacity of the email service.

Work at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Requirements/Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a Valid Driver’s License.

Must be between the age of 21 to 40 at the time of placement into Full Time Patrol Officer position. (depending on state age restrictions)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Not have been found guilty of any felony or Brady disqualification.

Possess an aptitude for Law Enforcement Work.

Possess an honorable discharge from military service, if served.

Applicants must successfully pass physical, psychological, and agility test as required by Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.

Agree to reside in Dearborn County or adjoining county withing 50 miles of Indiana.

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and methods including patrol, traffic, officer safety, investigation, report writing, and data systems.

Knowledge of criminal law procedures such as search and seizure, arrests, interrogation, confession, evidence, crime scene protection, due process, and Court procedures.

Knowledge of criminal and traffic law.

Working knowledge of social service agencies in the community.

Working knowledge of business, educational, civic and social organizations in assigned area.

Knowledge of street and alleys layout in assigned area and working knowledge of street and highway layout in the community and surrounding area.

Ability to operate vehicle safely even at high speeds under less-than-ideal conditions or weather.

Ability to use weapons accurately and safely.

Ability to use a two-way radio.

Ability to communicate with public in situations which are highly emotional or hostile.

Ability to observe and report observations accurately and in detail.

Ability to establish rapport with individuals and groups of different ages, races, and values.

Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations, and departmental general orders.

Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies from off-duty status.

Meet training requirements prescribed by Indiana Law

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to pursue suspects by running, climbing stairs, forcing entry, scaling walls and jumping fences, and ability to sustain physical effort in situations of personal danger or danger to others.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach.

Applicants must successfully pass a physical agility test in accordance with ILEA Academy standard which includes vertical jump, one-minute sit-ups, 300-meter run, maximum push-ups, and 1.5 mile run

This is a Full Time position within the Union and includes a full benefit package including employer paid Medical, Vision, Dental, Employee Life, Short Term Disability; as well as participation in the 1977 Police Officers' and Firefighters Retirement Fund (requirements for the fund are listed in IC 36-8-8-7), IAM Pension Fund Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension; 13 paid Holidays; and paid time off. 

The City of Lawrenceburg / Lawrenceburg Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Compliant Employer.  The City of Lawrenceburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, skills, ability and merit.