08/26/2026
JOIN THE TIPTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
More Than a Job. It’s Community. It’s Tipton.
The Tipton Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officers. Serve your community, build meaningful relationships, and grow your career where it matters most.
Why Tipton
* 12‑hour shifts — every other weekend is 3 days off
* $61,991 First Class Patrolman salary
* $5,000 lateral bonus
* Lateral credit for up to 10 years
* Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
* Longevity pay up to $5,000
* Family medical coverage for $3/year
* Free vision and dental
* Comp time / paid overtime
* Take‑home vehicle
* 1977 PERF retirement
Lateral Officers
Active Tier 1 certified officers with 3+ years of experience may apply through Tipton PD’s Lateral Entry Program.
No written or physical test required.
Applications due September 19, 2026.
New Officer Requirements
Applicants must:
* Be 21–40 years old at appointment
* Hold a high school diploma or GED
* Possess a valid driver’s license
* Be a U.S. citizen
* Have no felony or domestic‑violence‑related convictions
* Successfully complete all required testing
Testing Dates
Choose one:
* September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM
* September 26, 2026 — 10:00 AM
Location: Tipton Public Safety Building, 225 E. Jefferson St., Tipton, IN 46072
Wear workout attire. Review the ILEA Physical Agility Assessment: ILEA Testing Procedures
Application Deadline
September 19, 2026
Apply at: Tipton Jobs
Submit applications to [email protected] or drop off Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Questions: (765)-675‑2152 or [email protected]