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4th of July Safety Tips
Saturday, June 29, 2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more
NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES
Friday, June 28, 2024
The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
June brush pickup begins next week
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
Upcoming Events All »
Park Board Meeting
Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Board of Works
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
GPD Careers
Serve, Protect, Thrive – Become a Police Officer Today!
Join a team that strives for professional excellence to deliver quality service to our residents. This response is performed by our greatest assets, the men and women who dedicate themselves every day to this honorable profession.
Salary
2024 or Lateral - $68,045 base pay
2025 or Lateral - $70,086 base pay
2026 or Lateral - $72,149 base pay
Laterals will also be granted an $8000 sign-on bonus spread over a five-year period.
Probationary year:
2024 - $60,045
2025 - $62,890
2026 - $65,482
Schedule:
9-hour shifts with 5 days off every two weeks.
Benefits
- Family Health, Dental, Eye Insurance
- 1977 Police and Fire Pension
- Holiday, Longevity, Wellness Pay
- Specialty, On-call, and Shift Differential Pay
- Clothing Allowance
- Overtime options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Assigned take-home vehicle
- Time Coming
- Funeral leave
- Trade time
- Sick, Vacation, and Personal time
Learn more about the Indiana Physical Requirements
ILEA: Physical Fitness Standards.
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Step Two
Use the form below to upload your completed application PDF along with any supporting documents. IMPORTANT: Remember to save your changes on the application before uploading it. If a form requires notarization, please scan and return it.
Each applicant is required to be a citizen of the United States (for full-time consideration), at least 21 years of age, and less than 40 years of age. To have a High School diploma or a G.E.D. Must have a valid driver’s license, and have never been convicted of a Felony. Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922 (g), and not have been convicted of a criminal misdemeanor in the last three years, as well as not used any illegal drugs in the past three years.