When you become an IPD Officer, you receive:
 

• A starting salary of $53,123 ($25.54/ hour) with the potential to earn a base pay of $90,537 ($43.52) (at the rank of Police Officer).

• For POST Certified Officers with 4+ years full time law enforcement experience, IPD offers a starting salary of  $28.41/hr.

• For POST Certified Officers with 8+ years full time law enforcement experience, IPD offers a starting salary of $31.61/hr.

• If you are not POST Certified when you are hired, you will be expected to complete a 28-week police academy paid for by the police department.  A salary of ($22.99/hour) and benefits is offered from the first day of training.

• A comprehensive benefit package which includes health and dental insurance, retirement program through LAGERS, in addition to a competitive salary range with an annual increase.

• The opportunity to earn numerous hours of compensation, overtime and extra duty.

• 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of vacation a year (5+ years/120 hours; 10+ years/160 hours; 15+ years/200 hours)​

• The opportunity to work in over 14 specialized units and promotional opportunities throughout your career

 

If you are not POST Certified when you are hired, you will be expected to complete a 28-week police academy paid for by the police department. Applicants accepted into the academy begin earning salary ($22.10/hour) and benefits from the first day.