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
