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Accept the Challenge!

Are you ready for a career that’s more than just a job?

Do you want to make a difference in your community, using your mental and physical skills to positively impact the lives of others?

Do you feel called to help drive the positive change society needs?

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career that you can take pride in, consider joining the West Lafayette Police Department (WLPD).

Are you ready for the next challenge?

We are currently accepting applications.

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Basic Requirements for Police Officer Applicants:

• Citizenship/Age: U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age, and no older than 40 years of age (or up to 40 years and 6 months with 20 years of armed forces service).
• Character: Of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
• Education/License: High school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid driver’s license.

To qualify for consideration, you must meet at least ONE of the following:

1. Completed 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of college credit with a minimum 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
2. Honorably completed two years of active U.S. military service.
3. Employed as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least two years.

Benefits

• Probationary patrol officers start at $70,283 and after one year it increases to $74,156
• Clothing allowance - $1,500/year
• Specialty bonus (FTO, SWAT, etc.) $250/year for each
• Take home car if you own a home in city limits 
• Longevity pay at year 5 - $250/year.  At year 20+ longevity is $10,000/year. 
• Annual College Degree Incentive
•   $1,500 annual bonus for sworn personnel who hold a master’s degree
•   $1,000 annual bonus for sworn personnel who hold a bachelor’s degree
•   $500 annual bonus for sworn personnel who hold an associate degree

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Lateral Transfers

• $5,000 Hiring Bonus ($2.500 upon appointment, $2,500 after probationary period)
• Vacation Time (adjusted to include years of service from prior agency)

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