Registration for the 2025 Greenwood Police Department Citizens Academy is now open for registration. Interested residents are encouraged to apply today through July 18, 2025.
About GPD
The Greenwood Police Department employs over 80 officers, each of whom are sworn to protect and serve the city’s growing population.
Officers have multiple responsibilities, including responding to calls for service, enforcing Indiana state statutes, patrolling traffic, investigating all facets of reported crimes, and more.
Employment Opportunities
If you would like to be notified when the next hiring process will begin, please submit a notice of interest.
Specialties
There are multiple opportunities for advancement at the Greenwood Police Department, to include:
- Field Training Officer
- SWAT
- Motor Units
- K9 Handler
- Drone Pilot
- Investigations
- Negotiations
- Accident Investigators
- Evidence Technicians
- Honor Guard
Requirements
Entry Level Patrolman
To qualify for the position of Patrolman, applicants must meet the following requirements:- Must be at least 21 years of age but not older than 40 years of age (unless applicant is already a member of PERF)
- Must not have any felony convictions
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must not have a dishonorable discharge from the military
- Must be able to meet the ILEA physical fitness EXIT standards Must be a citizen of the United States
Lateral Transfer
To qualify as a lateral transfer, applicants must have already successfully completed the ILEA Tier 1 Basic Course OR successfully completed a POST certified law enforcement academy in another state (480 hours minimum), AND have at least one (1) year post academy of paid, fulltime law enforcement service.Hiring Process
Applicants can expect to go through a series of phases during the hiring process. Each phase must be completed successfully in order to move on to the next.
- Pre-Application
- Physical Agility Test
- Must pass ILEA Exit Standards
- Written Exam
- Oral Interview
- Background Investigation
- Includes a Certified Voice Stress Analysis
- Medical and Psychological exam through PERF
Benefits
- Annual Specialty Bonus, paid at the end of the year
- $2,000 for Field Training Officer
- $1,000 for SWAT, Motor Units, Honor Guard, K9, & Negotiator
- On call pay of $35 per day
- Investigations, Accident Investigator, Evidence Technician
- $1,200 per year Uniform Allowance
- Take Home Vehicle
- Reside within 25 miles of GPD
- Paid Holidays
- Holidays worked are paid at a double time rate
- Fantastic Health. Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Includes access to City Health Clinic
- Free Membership to Community Amenities
- Community Center & Greenwood Fieldhouse
