Posted: July 16, 2026
Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Job Function: Full-Time Patrolman
Job Location: Cedar Lake Police Department; 7228 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Compensation:
Probationary Salary: $65,000; Patrolman Salary: $73,132.80; 1st Class Patrolman: $75,129.60. A comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance with medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in the Indiana Public Retirement System Police Pension Fund, as well as vacation (80 hours after 1 year; 120 after 5 years; 200 after 20 years), 13 personal days, 240 accumulative sick hours, longevity pay, uniform allowance ($1500/year), on-duty workout/gym allowance, 12-hour shifts and take-home vehicle. The Town of Cedar Lake has an employee assistance program through Franciscan Health.
Job Summary:
The Patrolman is responsible for maintaining civil peace, enforcing laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, and assisting citizens as needed.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy at the time you are appointed
- You must be a current member of Indiana PERF or the ability to be in PERF
- You must not have had any convictions for:
- Felonies
- Domestic Violence
- You must be a resident of Indiana
- You must have a valid Indiana driver’s license
- Must possess an Honorable Discharge from the United States Military, if applicable.
How to apply:
- Email: Download and complete the Cedar Lake Police Dept Emergency Hire Application, then send it along with your resume to pdapps@cedarlakein.gov
- In Person: Download and complete the Cedar Lake Police Dept Emergency Hire Application, then bring it to Cedar Lake Police Department during normal business hours (Mon – Fri from 8 am to 4 pm)
Applicants will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license, take a pre-employment drug screening, and pass a background check.