The Town of Cedar Lake is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

Chief of Police

Posted:                      September 11, 2024

Deadline:                   October 11, 2024 by 4:30PM Central

Job Location:             Police Department, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Compensation:          This position has a maximum salary of $89,249.94. The salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience. A comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance with medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in the Indiana Public Retirement System 1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Retirement Fund as well as personal, vacation, and sick leave. The Town of Cedar Lake has an employee assistance program through Franciscan Health.

                 

                The Town of Cedar Lake is a vibrant and growing community that 14,215 residents call home. An 800-acre lake is at the center of town. Operating under a Council/Manager form of government, the Town of Cedar Lake values the Chief of Police as a crucial member of the executive management team. The Chief of Police is responsible for the strategic planning, directing, and leading activities and functions of the Town of Cedar Lake Metropolitan Police Department.

                The Police Department provides services twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week. There are currently thirty Police Department employees, including twenty-four sworn full-time officers and two unpaid reserve officers. The Chief of Police is a “working Chief.” The Chief of Police is hired by and reports directly to the Town Council. The Department has a current operating budget of approximately $2,690,000.

Preferred Qualifications:

                Candidates for the position are preferred to have seven to ten years of continuous full-time, active experience in law enforcement, with five years of strong command or supervisory level law enforcement or military experience. The Town seeks a Chief of Police that communicates well with uniformed officers and citizens alike, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques and concepts. Other requirements include: strong commitment to community policing, excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; the ability to relate to elected officials, Town staff, citizens, and other law enforcement officials; thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal code related to law enforcement. The Chief of Police must be experienced in addressing internal organizational and personnel issues present in most police agencies as well as have demonstrated ability in addressing those issues in a positive, professional, timely and impartial manner.

                The candidate ultimately selected as Chief of Police will have a proven track record and career history that demonstrates employee development and training, effective fiscal oversight, training and certification, strong organizational and administrative skills.

                A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Indiana Academy Certification is required and advanced law enforcement management training, is a plus.

                Residency in the State of Indiana and within thirty miles of Town is required within one year of hiring.

Candidates must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references as well as salary history in person to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 or as a PDF attachment to jennifer.sandberg@cedarlakein.org. Applications are available at Town Hall or the Town’s website at TOCL Application – Police Chief.pdf (cedarlakein.org)

Crew Worker- Water Utility

Posted:                        August 13, 2024

Deadline:                     Until Filled

Job Function:              Full-Time Crew Worker – Water Utility

Job Location:              Cedar Lake Public Works, 8550 Lake Shore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Compensation:           This position is entry-level with a starting hourly rate of $18.00.

Job Summary:

The Water Utility Crew Worker is responsible for performing daily duties including but not limit to daily testing, meter reading, customer inquiries, as well as routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, including pumps, valves, and chemical feed systems. Responsibilities include monitoring water treatment processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license, with CDL endorsement or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation of water treatment components
• Knowledge of and ability to apply policies and procedures
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment used in the water treatment process
• Ability to perform, analyze, and interpret laboratory tests
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal with people at all levels
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Applicants will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening and pass a background check. Completed application and documents can be submitted in person to Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 or as a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.org.

Applications can be found here or picked up at Cedar Lake Town Hall located at 7408 Constitution Ave.

Fire Department -Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Date Posted: September 9, 2024

Job Function:            Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Location:            Cedar Lake Fire Department; 9430 W 133^rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Compensation:          This position has a maximum bi-weekly salary of $2,552.14. A comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance with medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in the Indiana Public Retirement System 1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Retirement Fund as well as paid time off and vacation. The Town of Cedar Lake has an employee assistance program through Franciscan Health.

Job Summary:      The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department serves and protects over 14,000 citizens within a rapidly growing community. Department members are trained to respond to events involving hazardous materials, water rescue, as well as structural incidents. The department provides emergency medical and fire response, plan reviews, building inspections, public education, community outreach, and much more.

Minimum Requirements:

1. State of Indiana/Nationally Accredited Paramedic
2. State of Indiana Firefighter I/II
3. Valid State of Indiana Driver’s License
4. High School Diploma or equivalent
5. Must be able to obtain a CPAT or equivalent certificate

Applicants will be required to submit a resume and application, take a pre-employment drug screening, and pass a background check. Completed application and documents can be submitted in person to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 or as a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.org.

Applications can be found here or picked up at Cedar Lake Town Hall located at 7408 Constitution Ave.

PDFs of photos or photos of applications will not be accepted.

Fire Department – Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic

Date Posted: April 15, 2024

The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department is conducting an open application process for individuals that are certified State of Indiana Firefighter I/II and State of Indiana/Nationally Accredited EMT-B or Paramedic. The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department will be accepting applications to develop a candidate list for future department openings.

Applications can be found here or picked up at Cedar Lake Town Hall located at 7408 Constitution Ave.

Once you have completed your application, you can email as a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.org or hand deliver them to Town Hall. PDFs of photos or photos of applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be conducted once enough applications have been received. Any questions should be directed to the Cedar Lake Fire Department at 219-374-5961.

Fire Department – Part-Time Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic

The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department is accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic.

Date Posted: April 15, 2024
Job Function: Part-Time Firefighter/EMT & Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Job Location: Cedar Lake Fire Department; 9430 W 133rd Avenue,
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Compensation: Part-Time Firefighter/EMT – $16.45/hour, Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic – $21.05/hour

Job Summary:  The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department serves and protects over 14,000 citizens within a rapidly growing community. Department members are trained to respond to events involving hazardous materials, water rescue, as well as structural incidents. The department provides emergency medical and fire response, plan reviews, building inspections, public education, community outreach, and much more.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:
1. State of Indiana/Nationally Accredited EMT-B or Paramedic
2. State of Indiana Firefighter I/II
3. Valid State of Indiana Driver’s License
4. High School Diploma or equivalent

Applicants will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening and pass a background check. Completed application and documents can be submitted in person to Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 or as a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.org.

Photos or PDF files of photos will not be accepted.

Applications can be found here or picked up at Cedar Lake Town Hall located at 7408 Constitution Ave.

Police Department – Probationary Patrolman

Cedar Lake Police Department is accepting applications for Patrolman. This is an open application process for Certified Officers and non-Certified individuals. Cedar Lake Police Department is a competitive, progressive Department experiencing major growth in the community. CLPD will be accepting applications to develop a candidate list for the next year. Cedar Lake is expecting to hire two Officers in the next few months along with potentially more in the future. 

Applications can be picked up in person from the CLPD Records Clerk or at the following link:  CLPD Application

Once you have completed your application, you can email to: pdapps@cedarlakein.org or you can hand deliver them.  Once enough applications have been received to complete the testing process, you will be notified by the Police Department’s Administration of the testing date and time. Certified Police Officers will be notified of their interview date and time, once testing has been completed. If you have any questions, you can contact CLPD at 219-374-5416. Thank you for applying to the Cedar Lake Police Department and Good Luck!