Position Type: Protective Service-Driving/Patrol OfficerDate Posted: 12/19/2023Location: SheriffDate Available: 12/19/2023Closing Date: Until FilledELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEPATROL 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) ###-#### FAX: (574) ###-#### APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer