<p>Probationary Corrections Officer-Sheriff JobID: 1211</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Protective Services/Corrections Officer</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>9/15/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Sheriff</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>09/24/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Until Filled</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE</p> <p>PROBATIONARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER-SHERIFF</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's Office</p> <p>HIRING RANGE: $25.75/hour, $27.04/hour upon completion of training, $27.18-38.87/hour based on education and position related experience</p> <p>BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance;</p> <p>Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time</p> <p>POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP- ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF NEXT</p> <p>TESTING DATE</p> <p>HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Variable shifts</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart</p> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>High school graduate or equivalent </li><li>Valid driver's license </li><li>Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen </li><li>Must pass polygraph or CVSA, background check (criminal and credit) and drug screen </li><li>Personal Interview </li></ul> <p>For additional information or to apply, go to www.joinECSO.com</p> <p>Elkhart County Human Resources</p> <p>117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526</p> <p>Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750</p> <p>APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED</p> <p>Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>