If you've ever dreamed of keeping the streets of Evansville safe, the Evansville Police Department is giving you that chance.

For the past several weeks, the EPD has been accepting applications for those looking to become officers of the law. The department provides the following benefits for those brought onto the force:

  • Starting Salary $44,354 plus educational bonuses
  • All uniforms and equipment furnished first year
  • $1,200.00 per year clothing and equipment allowance after first year
  • $3,500.00 increase upon completion of one year probation period, plus annual City increase
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid $40,000 Life Insurance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Educational Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Vacations
  • Family Leave Time
  • Paid Overtime
  • Compensatory Time Accrual
  • Shift Differential
  • Specialty Bonus Pay for Specific Positions
  • 16 Paid Holidays
  • Membership in Public Employee's Retirement Fund (INPRS)

Time is running out for those interested with the deadline for applications ending on Halloween (October 31st, 2014). Applications can be found and printed through the EPD website, along with more info on benefits provided.

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