1.  Be a citizen of the United States;

2.  Be a high school graduate or equivalent;

3.  Be at least 21 years of age, but  under 36 years of age for full-time officer; at least 21 years of age for reserve officer;

4.  Have the ability to obtain, and must have obtained, a valid Indiana Driver's license within the time prescribed by Indiana law;

5.  Be insurable through the Town of Homecroft's current liability policy;

6.  Be free of mental illness as defined by the Indiana Public Employees Retirement for full-time officer; as defined by the Homecroft Police Department for reserve officer;

7.  Be physically fit as defined by the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund for full-time officer; as defined by the Homecroft Police Department for reserve officer;

8.  Have the ability to be bonded;

9.  Be able to read and write the English language;

10. Not have been discharged from the United States Military under less than honorable conditions;

11. Be of good moral character;

12. Be able to legally posses and carry a firearm; 

13. Not have been convicted of a felony or currently under indictment for any criminal offense; and

14. Be a resident of Marion County, Indiana or a county contiguous to Marion County, Indiana, or, at the time of hiring, demonstrate intent to reside within such area within 6 months of hire date and then actually become a resident of such area within such time.