Recruitment

Initial Requirements

Initial requirements for sworn employment as a police officer with the Huntington Police Department are established by the Indiana Code, which provides that applicants:

  1. Must be a resident citizen of the United States.
  2. Must be 21 years old and not have reached their 36th birthday by date of appointment.
  3. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  4. Cannot have a felony conviction.
  5. Cannot have a misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence under [18 USC §922 (g)].
  6. Must possess a valid driver's license from their state of residence.
  7. Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military.
  8. Must pass a mandatory drug screening test. 

Screening Requirements

The Huntington Police Department's applicant screening process is multi-phased and consists of the following steps:

  1. Review of automatic disqualifications in Resume/Application
  2. Physical Agility Test
  3. Written Exam
  4. Oral Interview
  5. Background Investigation
  6. Polygraph Examination
  7. Conditional Offer of Employment
  8. Psychological Evaluations
  9. Pension Board Approval
  10. Sworn in as New Officer