Police Officer

Overview

The Terre Haute Police Department will be accepting pre-applications for the position of Probationary Patrolman. Pre-Applications will be accepted February 1, 2026 through March 2, 2026.

Are you ready for a rewarding career in law enforcement with the Terre Haute Police Department?

The Terre Haute Police Department is seeking motivated, dedicated individuals who are ready to serve their community and build a career rooted in professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. A career with THPD offers meaningful work, strong support, and real opportunities to grow, both on and off the street.

THPD Officers receive a competitive starting salary of $69,294
, and access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment designed to support today’s law enforcement professionals.

Opportunities include:

• Take Home Car Program
• SWAT Team
• K9 Unit
• Specialty Detective and Investigators
• Instructor Positions

If you’re looking for more than just a paycheck, if you’re looking for purpose, challenge, and a career that demands the best from you, this is your opportunity.

To apply, simply visit the link below and provide a small amount of information. Once the application period closes on March 2, applicants will receive details regarding our one-day testing process.

We look forward to hearing from those interested in making a difference in our community.

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Applicants will be required to participate in a written examination. Those applicants successfully passing the written examination will be required to participate in physical testing, conducted in the afternoon on that same day. Interested applicants should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the physical testing standards prior to submitting an application for employment. Testing date for this hiring process is TO BE DETERMINED
. Applicants must meet or exceed the Terre Haute Police Department's standards for physical testing on the day of testing to be considered eligible to move forward to the background investigation phase of the hiring process. Those candidates failing to meet or exceed any of the required physical testing standards will be immediately disqualified and withdrawn from the department's hiring process.

* The Written and Physical Agility Testing date is TO BE DETERMINED
. There will be NO makeup dates for the written or physical examinations. Please plan accordingly. Applicants are able to purchase, at their own expense, the Police Aptitude and Character Test (PACT) Candidate Orientation Guide here

(), to help prepare for the written exam.

Applicants successfully passing both written and physical testing will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Applicants will be required to complete an online applicant profile via an invitation link sent by email to those applicants successfully completing written and physical testing. Applicants successfully passing the background investigation phase will be forwarded to the Terre Haute Police Department's Civilian Merit Commission for further review, and selection to be placed on the department's Hiring Eligibility List, from which future vacancies will be filled.

The Hiring Eligibility List will be valid for a period of one (1) year, or until the next annual Hiring Eligibility List is published, whichever is greater. Upon being hired, new officers will be required to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for the 16 week Basic Academy. Before and after the Academy, new officers will take part in on the job, in the field training with a Field Training Officer for up to 10 months, before final evaluations are conducted.

Individuals with prior law enforcement experience and those with military service are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be emailed testing date and additional information when progressing through the phases.

Please visit the online application link here
: 2026 Application for Employment - Terre Haute Police Department ()

Eligibility Information

The Terre Haute Police Department is an equal employment opportunity employer which encourages women and minorities to apply.

• The applicant shall complete information requested in the Application Blank to the best of his/her knowledge and…