Probationary Corrections Officer-Sheriff

Position Type:
Protective Services/Corrections Officer

Date Posted:
9/15/2025

Location:
Sheriff

Date Available:
09/24/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled


ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

PROBATIONARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER-SHERIFF

DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

HIRING RANGE: $26.52/hour, $27.85/hour upon completion of training, $27.85-41.24/hour based on education and position related experience


BENEFITS OFFERED:


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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

Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer