Corrections Officer

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ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

PROBATIONARY OFFICER - CORRECTIONS

DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

HIRING RATE: $20.70-21.74/hour based on education and position related experience while in training; upon completion of training-$21.85-$31.27/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: Variable shifts

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on
application)

JOB SUMMARY:
Experienced officers begin at the Probationary Officer pay rate but advance to the experienced rate after successfully completing the field training program. 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 and background check (criminal and credit) and drug screen.
• Personal Interview

Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

ONGOING APPLICATIONS

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.76 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elkhart, IN 46517: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person