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: ASAP

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.88 - $46.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkhart, IN 46517: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person