Patrol Officer
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Patrol Officer JobID: 987Position Type:Protective Service-Driving/Patrol OfficerDate Posted:12/19/2023Location:SheriffDate Available:12/19/2023Closing Date:Until FilledAdditional Information: Show/HideELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEPATROL OFFICERDEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office2024 HIRING RANGE: $26.46/hr, $27.78/hour upon completion of training, $27.92 - $39.96/hour based on education and position related experience2025 HIRING RANGE: $32.12/hr, $33.40/hour upon completion of training, $33.57 - $48.03/hour based on education and position related experienceBENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick TimePOSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAPHOURS & 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 offLOCATION OF POSITION: ElkhartTRAVEL 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:* HS Diploma or GED - Associated degree or 60 credit hours of continuing education preferred* Valid driver's license* Complete training in basic law enforcement courses* Completion of ILEA as required by law* Maintain annual in-service training requirements* Must be at least 21 years of age and a US Citizen* Pre-employment background check and polygraphgo to www.joinECSO.comElkhart County Human Resources117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526Telephone: (574) ###-#### FAX: (574) ###-####APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer