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Job Description
2025PAY
- $61840 for recruits (before and during academy)
- $68223 for Patrolman Second Class (after swearin)
- $77154 for Patrolman First Class (second year)
DESCRIPTION: The City of South Bend accepts applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit on a rolling basis.
We are looking for the best and brightest recruits to become a member of the fourth largest police department in the state. Please take a few moments to learn more about the rewards and benefits of becoming a South Bend Police Officer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Training Division for additional information at.
It is the goal of the South Bend Police Department to recruit the most qualified persons without regard to race color religion sex national origin or disability to serve the residents of South Bend as police officers. Hiring requirements are based on jobrelated criteria taking into consideration the knowledge personal attributes skills and training required to perform the job tasks so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- United States Citizen
- Must be 21 years of age at time of application (and up to 40 years of age at the time of swearing or 40.5 years of age at the time of swearing if retired military with 20 years of service and honorable discharge in accordance with HB1359
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
- Must be able to pass a competitive written exam
- Have no felony criminal convictions
- Have no conviction of domestic violence or a domestic violencerelated offense (either misdemeanor or felony)
- Must be willing if appointed to reside within St. Joseph County or adjoining county in Indiana (or State of Michigan)
- Must be of good moral character
- Must pass mandatory drug screening
- Have no previous use of hallucinogenic (LSD Mushrooms Mescaline Ecstasy etc.
- Possess a valid drivers license from current state of residence
- Military discharge (if applicable) cannot be characterized as other than honorable bad conduct or dishonorable
- Must be able to pass a physical agility assessment test
- Must submit to indepth background investigation Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam psychological testing and medical examination
Selection Process
The South Bend Police Departments Applicant Process may consist of but is not limited to the following evaluations. These may take up to six months to complete in the following order:
1. Physical Fitness Assessment Test
Physical fitness standards are based on the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) and the standards are the same for males and females. Applicants must meet the standard for each exercise to pass the assessment test. This is a PASS/FAIL test only with no points assigned for results.
Exercises in order are:
- Vertical Jump Test (Standard: 13.5 inches or greater)
- Timed Sit Up Test 24 in one minute or less)
- 300 Meter Run (Complete in 82 seconds or less)
- Push Up Test (Complete 21 push ups with no time limit)
- 1.5 Mile Run (Complete in 18:56 or less)
- Pistol Trigger Pull Test (Complete 6 pulls in 10 seconds or less)
If all physical fitness standards are met the applicant will be eligible to take the written exam.
2. Written Exam
Created by a professional consulting firm using jobrelated criteria
Four sections:
- Learn and apply knowledge
- Observe and accurately describe events
- Remember identifying information
- Navigate directions and spatial ability
- Complete written forms
- Communicate in writing Grammar
- Communicate in writing Spelling
Must score 80 or higher to continue on to interview phase
Applicants will have the opportunity to attend voluntary study sessions that are offered. At these study sessions a practice test will be given scored and information on oral interview preparation will be discussed.
3. Personal Interview
This is a oneonone interview with a member of the Training Division
Responses in this interview may be used for the examination and this interview will help you to prepare for the CVSA Exam applicants should continue in the process on the basis of this interview.
4. Structured Oral Interview
This is a structured interview in front of a board of sworn applicant is asked the same questions and responses are graded
5. Background Investigation
In depth investigation of the applicants background
6. CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam)
7. Pension Board Interview
This is a structured interview with the South Bend Pension is the final step in the hiring process
- Applicant scores will be totaled to establish an eligibility list in descending order from highest to lowest passing scores. Applicants will be notified of their final ranking on the eligibility list.
- Upon an estimated projection of future vacancies the department will extend the assessed number of conditional job offers to persons on the eligibility list in rank order. At that time the following evaluations will be completed:
- Psychological examination and interview with clinical psychologist
- Complete medical examination including vision hearing and mandatory drug screen.
If all evaluations are successfully completed the applicant will be sworn in as probationary police officer provided the department has available vacancies.
The eligibility list will be valid for one year from the date of certification. Each year applicant screening and testing processes for the department are conducted and a new eligibility list is established. Applicants are encouraged to reapply and repeat the testing if they wish to improve their scores and ranking. The Departments hiring needs and therefore the amount of the eligibility list resulting in hires changes from year to year based on a number of variables.
For more information about the department or the selection process contact the Training Division at or
REQUIRED: See Above
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
