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  • Probationary Corrections Officer-Sheriff

  • Elkhart County Indiana
  • Elkhart, Indiana 46516 United States View Map
Probationary Corrections Officer

Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

Hiring Range: $26.52/hour, $27.85/hour upon completion of training, $27.85-41.24/hour based on education and position related experience

Benefits Offered:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
  • Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation 457b
  • 14 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Hours & Days of Work: Variable shifts

Location of Position: Elkhart

Travel Requirements: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

Job Summary:

This position performs intake and release functions, floor monitoring, serving at the control counter, preparing and filing reports, supervision of inmates and other related functions. Must follow universal precaution standards for blood borne diseases. This is an entry level position. Successful candidates have an opportunity to advance through a career development program within the Sheriff's Office.

Job Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen
  • Must pass polygraph or CVSA, background check (criminal and credit) and drug screen
  • Personal Interview
Probationary Corrections Officer

Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

Hiring Range: $26.52/hour, $27.85/hour upon completion of training, $27.85-41.24/hour based on education and position related experience

Benefits Offered:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
  • Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation 457b
  • 14 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Hours & Days of Work: Variable shifts

Location of Position: Elkhart

Travel Requirements: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

Job Summary:

This position performs intake and release functions, floor monitoring, serving at the control counter, preparing and filing reports, supervision of inmates and other related functions. Must follow universal precaution standards for blood borne diseases. This is an entry level position. Successful candidates have an opportunity to advance through a career development program within the Sheriff's Office.

Job Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen
  • Must pass polygraph or CVSA, background check (criminal and credit) and drug screen
  • Personal Interview
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