Elkhart County

Probationary Corrections Officer-Sheriff


PayCompetitive
LocationGoshen/Indiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1194
    • Position Type:
      Protective Services/ Corrections Officer

    • Date Posted:
      7/8/2025

    • Location:
      Sheriff

    • Date Available:
      07/08/2025

    • '); ' Closing Date:
      Until Filled

    • 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
    • ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE


      PROBATIONARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER-SHERIFF

      DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

      HIRING RANGE: $25.75/hour, $27.04/hour upon completion of training, $27.18- 38.87/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– ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF NEXT TESTING DATE

      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

      Go to www.joinECSO.com

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

      Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer


  • About the company

      Elkhart County is a county in the US state of Indiana.

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