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Indianapolis, Indiana  46204
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Initial Requirements

Initial requirements for sworn employment with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are established by the Indiana Code which provides that applicants:
  • must be a resident citizen of the United States
  • must be 21 years old and not have reached their 36th birthday by date of appointment
  • must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
  • cannot have a felony conviction
  • cannot have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence under [18 USC §922 (g)]
  • must possess a valid driver's license from their state of residence
  • must be a resident of Marion County, Indiana or one of the seven adjoining counties at the time of appointment to the Department
  • cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military
  • must pass a mandatory drug screening test
Screening Requirements
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's applicant screening process is multi-phased and consists of the following steps:
  1. Preliminary Application
  2. Written Examination
  3. Oral Interview
  4. Physical Agility Test
  5. Polygraph Examination
  1. Background Investigation
  2. Medical Examination
  3. Psychological Examination
  4. Drug Screening
  5. Board Approvals

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