Police Officer

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

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 Driver's 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.

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…