Careers

Madison is a historic city located in Jefferson County, Indiana, on the banks of the Ohio River. The City of Madison offers visitors and residents excellent educational opportunities, numerous recreational activities, and an unmatched quality of life. Rich with abundant festivals, a flourishing community of local businesses, and a unique landscape, Madison, Indiana is the best place to live, work, raise a family, and visit. 

In 2024, the City was awarded three prestigious awards, the #1 Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today 10Best Readers', a 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner, and the Indiana Chamber 2024 Community of the Year. 

Interested in serving on the Madison Police Department?

We are currently seeking dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our team as a city patrol officer. The patrol officer job description can be found HERE.

In our ever growing, diverse community, we recognize the need for experienced officers and are offering a $2500.00 sign-on bonus for Indiana Law Enforcement Academy tier-one graduates (lateral transfers) in good standing. Lateral transfers will also be able to take advantage of our longevity pay by bringing their prior years of law enforcement experience with them.

We also welcome applications from non-certified candidates that are interested in starting their law enforcement career with the Madison Police Department.

Requirements:

• • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age but not have reached age forty (40) (if not currently in PERF 1977 plan).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • No felonies or major misdemeanors.

To join our team, apply online using the button above or download the application HERE. Applications may also be picked up at the Madison Police Department, 621 West St. Madison, IN 47250.

Benefits:

• Starting annual base pay for tier one certified officers (lateral transfers) is $59,992 (2025 salary) with a $2500 sign-on bonus after one year of employment.*
• Second year salary for lateral transfers is $61,162.*
• Longevity pay (lateral transfers bring their years of service with them) see longevity pay scale below.**
• Starting annual base pay for new recruit officers (non-laterals) is $58,910*.
• Second year salary for new recruit officers is $61,162*.
• Numerous opportunities for overtime pay.
• 1977 Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) retirement plan.
• Clothing allowance of $1250/year.
• Shift incentive (second and third shifts) is $1200/year.
• Take home vehicle. 
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance. 
• No cost medical clinic for city employees. 
• Stipend for instructors, FTOs and SWAT certifications.
• Vacation holiday pay up to $800/year, sick time, bereavement.
• Health Savings Account
• Parental leave benefits. 
• Employee assistance program. 

*Salary numbers estimated. Contact police department for more information.

2025 Longevity Pay: 

20+ years of service	18% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$11,363.94
18 years of service	16% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$10,101.28
15 years of service	14% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$8838.62
12 years of service	12% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$7575.96
10 years of service	10% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$6313.30
8 years of service	8% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$5050.64
6 years of service	6% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$3787.98
4 years of service	4% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$2525.32
2 years of service	2% of Senior Patrol Officer Pay	$1262.66

Questions should be directed to Chief Shawn Scudder, Madison Police Department at 812-265-3347 (#3) or sscudder@madisonpd.com.