Sworn Selection Process
The selection process that all applicants must go through to become a Fishers Police Officer consists of a variety of tests, assessments, and investigations that assist the department in employing those applicants best suited for police work.
The process utilized by the Fishers Police Department includes:
- Step 1 – Online Application
- Step 2 – Physical Fitness Testing
- Step 3 – Entry Level Written Examination
- Step 4 – Oral Interview
- Step 5 – Personal History Statement
- Step 6 – Pre-Background Interview
- Step 7 – Command Staff Review
- Step 8 – Background Investigation
- Step 9 – Command Staff Review
- Step 10 – Executive Command Staff Interview
- Step 11 – Conditional Offer of Employment
- Step 12 – Polygraph
- Step 13 – Psychological Examination
- Step 14 – Medical Examination
- Step 15 – Local Pension Board Approval
- Step 16 – State PERF Acceptance
- Step 17 – Chief’s Final Review
- Step 18 – Employment Offer-One year probation
- Step 19 – Successful Completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
- Step 20 – Successful Completion of the Field Training and Evaluation Process
*Applicants must pass each individual step in the hiring process to be eligible to advance to the next step.
Civilian Selection Process
The selection process that all applicants for civilian positions must go through includes the following:
- Step 1 – Online Application
- Step 2 – Oral Interview
- Step 3 – Conditional Offer of Employment
- Step 4 – Background Investigation
- Step 5 – Employment Offer
*Applicants must pass each individual step in the hiring process to be eligible to advance to the next step.