Now Hiring
Wear the badge.
Build the city.
Jeffersonville is one of Indiana's fastest-growing cities — and we're growing the department to match. Start a career with real pay, real time off, and a community that backs its officers.
Why Jeffersonville
A department worth joining
Jeffersonville, Indiana is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state — up more than 10% since 2020, roughly twice the national rate — driven by the River Ridge Commerce Center and major new investment. A growing city needs officers who want to grow with it.
Modern policing
Specialized units from K9 and SWAT to River Patrol, UAV/drone, and a Traffic Crash Investigation Team — room to specialize and lead.
Backed & equipped
New Taser 10 and Axon body-worn camera systems, a department therapist and wellness program, and 120+ training hours a year per officer.
Community-first
Programs like Project CARE — our regional model for connecting people to services — put you on a team known for doing policing right.
Pay & Benefits
What we offer
Jeffersonville has invested heavily in recruiting and keeping great officers. Confirm current specifics with a recruiter — here's what the department has publicized.
Starting pay
Recently raised to compete regionally — before overtime and specialty pay.
Work week
One of the first in the state — a shorter week without a pay cut.
Schedule
Five days on, four days off — real recovery time between rotations.
Paid holidays
Plus vacation and personal time that grows with your years of service.
Take-home car
Your assigned patrol vehicle goes home with you.
Top-tier retirement
Among the strongest law-enforcement pensions in Indiana.
Health & wellness
Medical coverage plus a department therapist and wellness checks.
Paid academy
Get paid while you train through ILEA and field training.
The Path In
How hiring works
A clear, straightforward process. Most steps move quickly — we don't leave good candidates waiting.
Apply
Submit the interest form below or a full application. It takes minutes on your phone.
Written & physical
A written exam and a physical agility test measure the fundamentals of the job.
Interview
Meet the hiring board and talk through why you want to serve Jeffersonville.
Background & medical
A thorough background investigation, plus medical and psychological evaluations.
Academy & field training
Attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, then train alongside a veteran officer.
Serve
Pin on the badge and join the team protecting a city on the rise.
Basics
Do you qualify?
These are the common baseline requirements for Indiana police officers. A recruiter can confirm the current specifics for JPD.
- At least 21 years old at time of appointment
- U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- No felony convictions
- Able to pass physical, medical, and psychological evaluations
- Of good moral character and able to pass a background investigation
- Vision and hearing within standards (correctable)
Take the First Step
Talk to a recruiter
Not sure if it's for you? Start here. Drop your info and a recruiter will reach out — no commitment, no lengthy application to get answers.
Prefer to talk now? Call the department at (812) 283-6633 and ask for recruiting, or email recruitment@jeffersonvillepdin.gov.