Overview ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEPROBATIONARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER-SHERIFFDEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's OfficeHIRING RANGE: $26.52/hour, $27.85/hour upon completion of training, $27.85-41.24/hour based on education and position related experienceBenefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability InsuranceFREE Primary Care Health ClinicSupplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b14 Paid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Paid Vacation and Sick TimeEligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramPosition to be filled: ASAP - ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF NEXT TESTING DATEHours & Days of Work: Variable shiftsLocation of Position: ElkhartTravel Requirements: Within CountyJob 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 equivalentValid driver's licenseApplicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US CitizenMust pass polygraph or CVSA, background check (criminal and credit) and drug screenPersonal InterviewElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEPROBATIONARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER-SHERIFFDEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's OfficeHIRING RANGE: $26.52/hour, $27.85/hour upon completion of training, $27.85-41.24/hour based on education and position related experienceBenefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability InsuranceFREE Primary Care Health ClinicSupplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b14 Paid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Paid Vacation and Sick TimeEligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramPosition to be filled: ASAP - ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF NEXT TESTING DATEHours & Days of Work: Variable shiftsLocation of Position: ElkhartTravel Requirements: Within CountyJob 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 equivalentValid driver's licenseApplicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US CitizenMust pass polygraph or CVSA, background check (criminal and credit) and drug screenPersonal InterviewElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr
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