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Goshen Parks and Rec hosts Breakfast with Santa and other holiday events

Monday, November 18, 2024

The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the holiday season with events throughout the next two months, including a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. at Schrock Pavillion, 411 W Plymouth Ave.  Parents are encouraged to bring their kids to enjoy a full... more

Invitation for Bids: Purchase of Uplift Equipment 2025 Ford Explorer Hybrid PPV

Friday, November 15, 2024

The City of Goshen, Indiana is soliciting sealed proposals until December 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. (local time) for the above referenced purchase in accordance with the detailed specifications included in the Specification and Contract Documents.  Specifications and Contract Documents for this purchase... more

Goshen Fire Department Honors Chief Dan Sink, Welcomes Chief Anthony Powell in Change of Command Ceremony

Friday, November 8, 2024

Mayor Gina Leichty swears in Chief Anthony Powell The Goshen Fire Department celebrated a significant transition in leadership Friday night with a formal Change of Command ceremony, honoring retiring Chief Dan Sink’s 43 years of service and welcoming incoming Chief Anthony Powell. Held at the... more

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Board of Works

Today, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

Traffic Commission

Today, 4:30pm

This meeting is in-person only.

Shade Tree Board

Monday, November 25, 2024, 7:00pm

This meeting is in-person only.

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.

 

Contact Us

(574) 533-8661
fopemployment@goshencity.com

 

Get Started

Step One

Download the application PDF and fill it out on your computer. Use a program like Adobe Reader to fill out the PDF and save it (your browser's PDF viewer may not allow information to be saved). If you are employed as a police officer elsewhere, please also provide your training records or personnel file. 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION 

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. 

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