Custody Officer-Community Corrections

Custody Officer

Elkhart County Governmental Position Vacancy Notice

Hiring Range: $24.25-$26.94/hr based on education and position related experience;
Shift Premium available. Longevity pay after 3 years.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position To Be Filled: ASAP

Hours & Days Of Work:
Variable shifts - 40 hour work week

Location Of Position:
Goshen

Travel Requirements:
Within County (please complete driving page on application)

Job Summary:

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. Successful candidates have an opportunity to advance through a career development program within Community Corrections.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or HSE required; ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications provided by department and IDOC
• Ability to make practical application of local, state, and federal regulations, Indiana statues, standard policies and procedures and legal terminology of the criminal justice system
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Pre-employment background check, polygraph and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone:  FAX:  Applications Accepted Until Position Is Filled Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer