
Careers at the Floyd County Sheriff's Office
Please read ALL information before applying:
Communications
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Starting Salary: $50,466 (2025)
Starting Salary: $51,980 (2026)
Starting Salary: $51,980 (2026)
Police Officer
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Starting Salary: $68,916 (2026)
Starting Salary: $72,050 (2027)
Starting Salary: $72,050 (2027)
Corrections Officer
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Starting Salary: $48,364 (2025)
Starting Salary: $51,265 (2026)
Starting Salary: $51,265 (2026)
General Requirements for All Positions
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be at least 21 years of age Upon time of employment, 18 years of age for Corrections Officers
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.
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)
Must Complete Administrative Interview
All Required Background Components

