ABOUT THE TELL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Tell City Police Department was established in 1858. The department’s jurisdiction encompasses over 4.635 square miles and serves a population of approximately 7,800 people. The police department is staffed with 16 full time police officers and several part time and reserve employees. The Tell City Police Department is home to a 24 hour central dispatch center which serves the entire county. Our team strives to offer quality employment to our staff to include competitive pay, on duty fitness programs, mental healthcare benefits and more.
IMPORTANT HIRING INFORMATION
All communication, including testing invitations, will be sent by email. Please be sure to use a valid email address on your application and check email regularly.
2025 Tell City Police Department Compensation Scale (2026 Benefit Package is under review)
Position |
Salary |
|---|---|
Probationary Officer (Non-Certified) |
$51,388 |
Probationary Officer (Certified) |
$54,445 |
First Class Officer (One Year) |
$58,308 |
Sergeant |
$66,227 |
Lieutenant |
$67,434 |
2025 Holiday Pay |
$2,803 |
Clothing Allowance |
$1,000 |
Cell Phone Provided |
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* Specialty Pay for certain skills.
* Longevity pay is applied every three years of service.
TESTING PROCESS (TWO DATES)
Applicants may complete their entire testing process all in one day (Physical Assessment Exam and Written Examination). Testing dates are as follows.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Once all applications have been received and screened, selected applicants will receive an email invitation to participate with testing.