Schererville Police Department Emergency Hire:
The Town of Schererville Board of Safety, seeks to hire suitable, already certified Officers through the State of Indiana. Police applicants are to immediately serve as Police Officers for the Town of Schererville, subject to all applicable state statutes and guidelines required by the Indiana Public Employment Retirement System for Police Officers (INPRS). Applicants must already be enrolled in the Indiana Retirement Fund (77' Fund) to apply.
The Schererville Police Department will be accepting applications for Police Officer beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The application must be submitted by Friday, November 7th, 2025, by 4:00 PM.
Applicants who qualify can obtain an application from the Town of Schererville website / Facebook page, or the Schererville Police Department Facebook page.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to Deputy Chief Steven McNamara at smcnamara@schererville.org.
All required documents must be submitted upon request.
The Schererville Police Department offers:
- 2025 Probationary starting salary $60,194.94
- 2025 1st class patrolman salary $74,980.36
- Lateral hires may be waived to 1st Class Patrolman upon completion of 6 months of service (subject to Board of Safety approval)
- Clothing allowance of $1,339.00 after the first year
- Longevity pay up to $1,800.00 (stipend at the end of the year)
- Overtime and comp time available
- Multiple off-duty jobs available
- Take-home vehicle with guidelines
- Patrol equipped with SUVs
- Health / Dental / Vision insurance
- Updated Technology (Live Scan, TruNarc, Mobile LPR)
- 12 Hr Patrol Shifts with the ability to work out on duty
- Beards and tattoos permitted (in accordance to policy)
- Vacations / Holidays / Incentive / Sick days
- Member of FOP Lodge 170
- Specialty assignments including: Detective Bureau (including HIDTA, ATF, Major Crimes Task Force, Detective Internship, and Evidence Technicians), Northwest Regional SWAT, District One Strike Team, K9's, motorcycle program, LPR, SRO program, Patrol power shift program, and advanced training/instructor programs.
If there are any questions, please contact Deputy Chief of Police Steven McNamara at 219-322-5000 or email smcnamara@schererville.org.
Click here to download the applicant questionnaire.
Click here to download a flyer for the emergency hire.
Southcom is currently looking to fill a part-time position for a 911 Telecommunication Operator. We are responsible for answering all emergent and non-emergency call taking, dispatching and communication services for Police, Fire, EMS & personnel within Schererville and Cedar Lake, IN.
Essential duties of being a Telecommunication Operator include, but are not limited to: Receive and transmit telephone and radio emergency calls, as well as non-emergency calls, complaints, and inquiries from the public. Operate two-way radios, multi-line phone and teletype systems, computers and other complex equipment to quickly and correctly access information and respond to requests from law enforcement, fire and EMS. Must be available to work any and all shifts, including dayshift, nightshift and Holidays!
To Apply go online to https://www.schererville.org/jobapplication OR in person at the Schererville Police Department located at 25 E. Joliet St. Schererville, IN 46375.
Full-Time Wastewater Treatment Facility Employment Opportunity:
Wastewater: The Town of Schererville is now accepting applications for a full-time entry level laborer / Operator with benefits.
Applicants can complete an online application here: https://www.schererville.org/jobapplication.
Applicants need to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Applicants also need to have a valid driver’s license.
Full job description will be provided during an interview.
Please contact TJ Kmiatek at 219-322-4240 or tkmiatek@schererville.org for questions or more information.
The Schererville Fire Department is now accepting applications for Part-time paramedics:
Pick up applications at Station #1, located at 1650 Cline Ave.
If you have, any questions please contact (219) 322-2599.
Qualifications:
- State of Indiana Paramedic License
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- Ability to gain entry into St. Anthony’s System
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License (Copy of License required)
- Applicants must be at least 21 year of age
Firefighter Certifications not required.
Hourly Pay $22.18/HR.
To fill out an application, visit https://www.schererville.org/jobapplication.
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