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Merit Police Officers

HIRING STATUS: OPEN

OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2024, CLOSES NOVEMBER 30, 2024 at Noon.

Testing: The written exam and physical agility test will take place on December 14th, 2024 at Highland Hills Middle School.

Starting Salary: $60,352 (2024)
Starting Salary: $65,352 (2025)
Starting Salary: $68,916 (2026)
Starting Salary: $72,050 (2027)

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday & Sick Time
Shift Differential
Take Home Vehicle
Promotional Rank Increases
Retirement & Deferred Compensation
Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*

*For Certain Uniforms

OPEN NOW: FCSO General Maintenance Position

HIRING STATUS: OPEN

BENEFITS:

Starting Salary: $62,570.93
Paid Vacation
Personal Time, Holiday and Sick Time off
State PERF Retirement
Deferred Compensation
Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Uniforms provided

Corrections Officer

HIRING STATUS: OPEN

Starting Salary: $45,200 (2024)
Starting Salary: $48,364 (2025)
Starting Salary: $51,265 (2026)

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday & Sick Time
Shift Differential
Promotional Rank Increases
State PERF Retirement & Deferred Compensation
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*

*For Certain Uniforms

Communications

HIRING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED

Starting Salary: $48,996.60 (2024)
Starting Salary: $50,466.50 (2025)
Starting Salary: $51,980.50 (2026)

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday & Sick Time
Shift Differential
Promotional Rank Increases
State PERF Retirement & Deferred Compensation
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*

*For Certain Uniforms

General Requirements for All Positions

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent as accepted by the Superintendent of Public Instructions for the State of Indiana.
  • Must not have a record of conviction of felony or any crime involving moral turpitude
  • Must have a non-negligent automobile accident record.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Must have a verifiable good record of previous employment.
  • Must have a good credit rating.
  • Must be in sound mental and physical health.
  • Must be willing to appear for a Department interview by staff officers.
  • Must be willing to submit to a thorough character investigation by the Department
  • Must be willing to work a revolving shift schedule, if required.
  • Must submit to being fingerprinted.
  • Pass a Polygraph Examination.
  • Must maintain and provide a valid email address throughout the hiring process, as this will be the primary method of communication for updates.

Merit Patrol Officer General Additional Requirements

  • Written Exam
  • Physical Fitness Test (ILEA Basic Exit Standards)
  • Background Investigation
  • Oral Interview
  • Polygraph Exam
  • Physician Exam
  • Resident of Floyd, Clark, Harrison or Washington Counties within 1 year of appointment.

Corrections Officer General Additional Requirements

  • Physical Fitness Test (COPAT), See more in our video below.
  • Must Completed Peer Interview
  • Must Complete Administrative Interview
  • All Required Background Components

Corrections Officer Recruiting Video

Learn more bout the PAT test for the Correction Division