Patrol Officer - Elkhart County, IN : Job Details

Patrol Officer JobID: 987

Position Type:

Protective Service-Driving/Patrol Officer

Date Posted:

12/19/2023

Location:

Sheriff

Date Available:

12/19/2023

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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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 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: Patrol Testing: May 7 at 5:30 PM. Applicants will need to report to the corrections large training room by 5:30 PM.

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

Patrol Testing:

May 7 at 5:30 PM.

Applicants will need to report to the corrections large training room by 5:30 PM

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