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  • Police Department accepting applications for Hiring List

    The Cedar Lake Police Department is taking open applications for certified officers & non-certified individuals.

    The Cedar Lake Police Department is a competitive, progressive department experiencing major growth in the community.

    Applications are being accepted to fill one opening and to establish a hiring list for 2026.

    Applications can be picked up in person or at the following link: https://cedarlakein.gov/job-openings/

    Once you’ve completed your application, you can email it to: pdapps@cedarlakein.gov, or you can hand deliver or mail it to Cedar Lake Police Department, PO Box 305, Cedar Lake, IN 46303.

    Applications must be submitted by Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM

    If you have any questions, contact CLPD at 219-374-5416 ext. 1702 or email carl.brittingham@cedarlakein.gov

    Wages & Benefits:

    • Probationary Salary: $65,000.00
    • Patrolman Salary: $73,132.80
    • 1st Class Patrolman Salary: $75,129.60
    • Longevity Pay
    • PERF based Police Special $76,131.64
    • Uniform Allowance: $1,500.00
    • 13 Personal Days
    • 240 Accumulative Sick Hours
    • Vacation 80 hrs. after 1 Yr / 120 hrs. after 5 yrs
    • 200 hrs. after 20 yrs
    • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • 20K Life Insurance
    • Take Home Police Vehicle
    • 12 Hour Shifts
    • On Duty Gym / Workout Allowance

    Opportunities:

    • NWR SWAT
    • Investigations
    • K9
    • Bike Patrol
    • Lake/Boat Assignments
    • School Resource Assignments
    • Drone Pilots
    • Crash Reconstruction Team
    • Special Events w/ Overtime
    Application Flyer for 2026 containting same information as the text in the post.
  • Job Opening: Full-Time Planning & Building Secretary

    Posted: January 22, 2026

    Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and may be submitted to the Town Manager, PO Box 707, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, or via email jobs@cedarlakein.org

    Job Function: Full-Time Planning & Building Secretary

    Job Location: Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

    Compensation: Up to $17.87 per hour, DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.

    Job Summary:

    1. Researching, planning, and coordinating the various office functions of the Town’s Building & Planning Department, including serving as a liaison to various Town Boards and Commissions.
    2. Ensure that applications, proposals, and routine correspondence are processed professionally.
    3. Will often serve as a primary point of contact for the Town; as such, the ideal candidate will exhibit trustworthiness, high ethical character, a willingness to learn, and a dedication to customer service.

    Required Qualifications:

    1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
    2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with MS Office
    3. Some evening availability may be required

    Applicants will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening and provide proof of a valid driver’s license.

    Applications are available at the Town Hall or the Town’s website:

    Applications can be submitted online at https://cedarlakein.gov/submit-an-application-for-employment/, or a PDF Fillable application can be found at Town of Cedar Lake Application for Employment and submitted in person to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, or as a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.gov.