If you've been considering a career in law enforcement, the Evansville Police Department is looking to fill 23 openings.

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The Evansville Police Department

The Evansville Police Department (EPD) has been serving the Evansville area since 1863. It started out as two men being assigned to check downtown buildings at night, but by the end of the Civil War in 1865, the small two-person department grew to 16 people and was then under the supervision of Evansville's Mayor, William Baker. Now in 2025, the department has grown to nearly 300 officers, and you could be one.

The Evansville Police Department is Hiring

EPD is looking to fill 23 openings to join the team of 289 law enforcement officers serving the Evansville area. The starting salary to join EPD is $64,270 with an increase after the first year.

With 23 openings, we’ve got a SPOT for you, your friend, and even your cousin at the Evansville Police Department!

Have you always wanted to serve your community, protect others, and make a real difference? This is your chance to join the ranks of the Evansville Police Department. Our next hiring process starts a month from today, and will run July 25th-26th, but you’ll need to apply by July 24th to be in the running.

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I spoke with Sgt Ben Brasher, and he said that the department conducts applicant testing every other month, and the testing process will start with the physical assessment and which takes place on July 25th and 26th, but the applicant can choose which date will work best for them. If you want to get in on the next round of testing, you must apply by July 24th.

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What Are the Requirements to Become a Police Officer on EPD

There is no experience necessary to apply for a position on EPD, as applicants are sent to the Southwestern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and will be paid to attend the academy.

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Here are the basic requirements from EPD's website:

United States Citizen
Must be 21-39 years of age at time of hire.
Have a high school diploma or GED* certificate (*Applicants with GED certificate must have either 30 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university with a 2.0 or better GPA or a minimum of 2 years of military service.).
Have no convictions of a felony criminal violation
Have no conviction of domestic violence or a domestic violence-related offense, either misdemeanor or felony
Must be of good moral character
Possess a valid driver’s license from current state of residence
Military discharge (if applicable) cannot be characterized as “other than honorable”, “bad conduct”, or “dishonorable”
Must pass mandatory drug screening
Have uncorrected vision at least 20/100 in both eyes, or be a long-term successful user of soft contact lenses correctable to 20/30 (must also be free from color blindness)
Must be able to pass a physical agility assessment test
Must be able to pass a competitive written exam
Must submit to in-depth background investigation; polygraph, psychological testing and medical examination

If you meet the requirements, you can learn more and see the full application process on EPD's website. Sgt Ben Brasher also says anyone interested can contact him at bjbrasher@evansvillepolice.com or by texting “Join Now” to 812-624-6738.

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