The Linton Police Department is currently accepting applications for the immediately available position(s) of Full-Time Police Officer.

All applicants must meet all pre-employment minimum requirements and complete all testing and screening components of the hiring process. The testing and screening process may include all or some of the following: Physical Agility Test, Written Examination, Department Panel Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination, and interviews with Administration and Board of Public Safety. The results of this process will be used to compile a list of candidates for future Full-Time Police Officer vacancies.

Pre-employment Minimum Requirements:

Must be a United States Citizen.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; education beyond high school is preferred.
Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license or be a non-resident with a valid driver’s license in your state and be willing/able to obtain an Indiana driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age but less than 40 years of age; or be a Veteran with 20 years of armed forces service with a maximum age of 40 years and 6 months.
Must be able to pass thorough background investigation.
Must or will meet all residency requirements required by Indiana statute as defined in I.C. 36-8-4-2.

The benefits of the Linton Police Department include:

Collective Bargaining Unit with the Fraternal Order of Police
2026 Salary: $62,831 to $68,295 (based on prior experience)
$1500 per year clothing allowance
1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ PERF Retirement Fund
Health, Dental, and Vision (PPO and HSA Available)
Life/ Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
Longevity Pay
Take-home Patrol Vehicle
Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement, Sick, and Personal days
Beards and tattoos accepted, as approved by the Chief of Police
Department that focuses on providing the best training and equipment available for officers.

Request a pre-screening application by email at: police@cityoflinton.in.gov

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 11, 2026.