- Position Type:
Protective Service-Driving/Patrol Officer
- Date Available:
12/19/2023
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, 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
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
