ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
PATROL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT:Sheriff’s Office
HIRING RANGE:$30.88-$46.19/hour based on education and position related experience
BENEFITS OFFERED:Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TO BE FILLED: Patrol Testing: May 7 at 5:30 PM. Applicants will need to report to the corrections large training room by 5:30 PM.
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:12 hour schedule: Dayshift 6a-6p/Nightshift: 6p-6a, 7 days worked during 14 day pay period, every other Fri/Sat/Sun off
LOCATION OF POSITION:Elkhart
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)
Job Summary
This position must be knowledgeable of laws and procedures to properly perform assignments of patrol officer and to provide the public with limited technical and legal information; patrol the county to maintain civil peace for the safety of life and property; investigate complaints and accidents and enforce county ordinances, state, and federal laws.
Job Requirements
Associate degree or 60 college credit hours in criminal justice or related field preferred
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification and maintain appropriate certifications
Analyze trends in accidents and incidents of crime, provide visible and viable deterrent
Testifies in court regarding enforcement and investigative actions
Pre-employment background check (criminal and credit), polygraph and drug screen
Patrol Testing
May 7 at 5:30 PM.
Applicants will need to report to the corrections large training room by 5:30 PM
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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