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The application period for the 2018 Merit Deputy Selection Process closed on August 10. Applications are being accepted for Corrections Officers in the Jail Division. Please visit the Human Resources page for more information and applications.
Interested in a challenging and rewarding occupation where you will have the opportunity each and every day to make a positive impact on a dynamic and growing community? If so, then the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is interested in you.
Career Opportunities
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is a professional law enforcement organization dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its community. The Sheriff's Office offers a wide variety of career opportunities in law enforcement, corrections and civilian support positions. A career with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office offers many rewards:
- Excellent benefits and competitive salaries
- Amazing variety of work and challenges
- Opportunities to make significant positive impacts on people in your community
- Challenging public service career
- Pride in being a member of one of the best law enforcement agencies in the country
Gifted & Committed Individuals
Not everyone can be a member of the Sheriff's Office. The work can be rigorous and even potentially dangerous at times. We are searching for gifted individuals of unquestionable integrity who can demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills under all conditions. We seek leaders who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the strength of character to show compassion and charity in the face of adversity. We will demand your commitment to public service and dedication to the betterment of our community.
Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Merit Deputy Sheriff - Minimum Qualifications
Candidates for Merit Deputy must be able to pass the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's Physical Fitness Exit Standards as part of the selection process. Do not postpone getting into good physical condition and do not wait until a selection process is initiated to train. Additional information on physical agility standards including testing protocols and training tips can be found online.
Merit Sheriff Deputy Minimum Physical Fitness Standards
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. citizenship by time of appointment
- Valid Driver’s License with not more than 6 active points
- No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions
- Legal ability to possess firearm
- High School or equivalency diploma plus at least one of the following:
60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university
2 years military experience
2 years law enforcement experience (including Corrections and Reserve experience) - Ability to read and write English
- No Operating While Intoxicated convictions in last 5 years
- No dishonorable or undesirable discharge from military
- No illegal drug use in last 3 years
- Pass all portions of the selection process, including a physical fitness assessment
- Establish Hamilton County residency within 6 months of employment
- Must be at least 21 years of age (no upper age limit)
Candidates for Merit Deputy must be able to pass the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's Physical Fitness Exit Standards as part of the selection process. Do not postpone getting into good physical condition and do not wait until a selection process is initiated to train. Additional information on physical agility standards including testing protocols and training tips can be found online.
Merit Sheriff Deputy Minimum Physical Fitness Standards
- Vertical Jump - 16 inches
- 1 Minute Sit-ups - 29
- 300 Meter Run - 71 seconds
- Pushups - 25
- 1.5 Mile Run - 16 minutes 28 seconds
- Take-home vehicle
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Deferred compensation plan
- Off-duty detail opportunities
- Continuous training opportunities
- Retirement plan (requires no employee contribution)
- Weapon and Uniform issue
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacations
- Military Reserve Leave
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Promotional opportunities
- Educational Assistance Program
Correction (Jail or Juvenile) Officer, Youth Care Specialist & Civilian Support
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- United States Citizen
- Valid Driver's License (Valid Indiana License by appointment)
- No felony convictions
- High School Graduate or High School Equivalency Diploma
- Ability to read and write English
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Pass all the components of the Selection Process
- No dishonorable discharge or undesirable discharge from any Armed Forces branch
- No misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence
- Pass stringent drug screen
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Promotional opportunities
- Educational Assistance
- Weapons and Uniform issue
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacations
- Military Reserve Leave
- Continuous training opportunities
Merit Sheriff Deputy
At this time, there are no openings for this position. We are currently taking "pre-applications" for this position. Once a determination is made to start a hiring process only those who have turned in a pre-application form will be notified.
Correction Officer
At this time, there are no openings for this position. We are currently taking "pre-applications" for this position. Once a determination is made to start a hiring process only those who have turned in a pre-application form will be notified.
Youth Care Specialist
Applications are being accepted for Juvenile Corrections Officer and Youth Care Specialist.