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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, a professional law enforcement organization dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Merit Sheriff Deputy in the Patrol Division. 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

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.

This position performs general police work involving the protection of life and property, apprehension of criminals, enforcement of laws, and the preservation of peace. Work normally involves patrol, investigative, and traffic enforcement duties under a variety of conditions.

Minimum Qualifications for Merit Deputy Sheriff:

1. U.S. Citizen or U.S. citizenship established by time of appointment
2. Valid Driver’s License (valid Indiana License by the time of appointment) and no more than six (6) active points
3. No felony convictions nor any misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence
4. Have legal ability to possess a firearm
5. High School Graduate or high school equivalency diploma and at least one of the following:
a. Completed at least 60 credit hours or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary college or university, and/or
b. Two (2) years military experience, and/or
c. Two (2) years prior law enforcement experience (to include Correctional and Reserve experience)
6. Ability to read and write English
7. Must be at least 21 years of age
8. Ability to pass all the components of the selection process including the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Exit Physical Standards
9. Must establish residency in Hamilton County within six (6) months of employment
10. No convictions for Operating While Intoxicated or operating under the influence of drugs within the previous five (5) years
11. Shall not have been dishonorably discharged from the military
12. Shall not have used an illegal drug in the last three (3) years

Lateral transfers will be considered based on prior experience in a certified law enforcement position.

Additional information and pre-employment applications can be found at http://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/595/Recruitment. Only those submitting pre-employment applications will be eligible to continue in the selection process.

Hamilton County offers a competitive wage and benefit package including a retirement plan.

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer