salary and benefits
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which we work and live. We are committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
CORE VALUES: WHAT WE STAND FOR
SAFETY
The protection and preservation of life is our fundamental objective. We prioritize the safety of our community and our officers in every action we take. Through proactive policing, community partnerships, and evidence-based practices, we work to make Indianapolis safer for all.
COMMUNITY
We believe strong communities are built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. By engaging with residents and working together to solve problems, we strengthen public safety and enhance quality of life.
INTEGRITY
We will perform our duties with unwavering integrity and professionalism, acting with honesty, accountability, and transparency in all that we do.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We will be accountable to those we serve for our decisions and actions. We will accomplish our mission with empathy, compassion, and sensitivity at all times, with the highest regard for individual and constitutional rights.
GROWTH
We recognize that each member of this department is valuable and are committed to continuous personal development and professional excellence. Through training and innovation, we grow as individuals and as an organization—adapting to meet the evolving needs of the community we serve.
SALARY AND TOP INCENTIVES
- Starting recruit salary of $74,459 for 2025
- Significant yearly pay increases – make over $95,000 in your 3rd year
- Paid leave, including paid military leave and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Take-home car
- Pension Plan, which provides a guaranteed, lifetime retirement benefit based on your years of service and salary
- City Obligation to Pension Fund 21% paid by City – Former MCSD (base pay + longevity 4.25% deducted from pay)
- Overtime opportunities
- Deferred compensation contributions
- College incentive pay
- Rotating schedule of 6 days on, 3 days off
- Premier medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with Health Savings Account contributions
Additional Benefits
The Indianapolis Metro Police Department has numerous benefits that include:
- Hazard Duty and Technical Pay $529.00 per year
- Field Training Pay $1300.00 per year – 8% of base hour rate (per hour with trainee)
- Shift Differential Pay 3% of base hour rate per hour
- College Incentive Pay $250 per 30 credit hours, $1000.00 maximum for a 4-year degree – additional $250.00 Master’s or Doctoral degree
- Uniform allowance of $2,600
- Bi-lingual, FTO, and other special duty additional pay incentives
