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A Career of Distinction
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali
Like the vast majority of police departments in America, the North Vernon Police Department employs less than 50 officers and is classified as a small police department. Although the size classification may be small the career is anything but. Officers are expected to be innovators and problem solvers in a multitude of areas. The NVPD team functions by training all officers to a very high level of excellence as quickly as possible. Working for a small department prevents an officer from being “lost” within the department structure and talents are recognized and rewarded early in an officer’s career. Also, officers are able to work investigations from start to finish and can employ all of their skills every day with a great deal of latitude to pursue areas of law enforcement they find most interesting. Additionally, a short chain-of-command means that everyone has a voice and new employees often have a say concerning policy development.
The City of North Vernon cherishes its small-town feel and appreciates and respects members of law enforcement. The police department administration cares about the overall prosperity of every employee and career fulfillment is a top priority.
The Police Department offers two paths to public service. The department currently employees 18 full time police officers to serve the citizens of North Vernon. As openings for full time employment develop, they will be posted on this site. Officers are selected through a rigorous and competitive hiring process. The department also employs volunteer officers within the department’s reserve force. Applications for the reserve force are eligible for submission year-round. Full time officer positions are time sensitive and resumes and/or applications are by invitation only following successful passage of entry level review. (See below)
Requirements for Full-Time Police Officer Position:
Requirements for Reserve Police Officer:
Please download and submit this Waiver of Information Release as well.
How can I get more Information about the City of North Vernon Police Department?
Contact the Administrative Offices at:
City of North Vernon Police Department
101 North Madison Avenue
North Vernon, Indiana
Phone:812.346.1466
Or, E-mail the Chief of Police - kmesser@nvpd.org , and enter "Information Request" in the subject line. Please include a brief description of the information being requested along with your name, address, phone number, and email.
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