**(ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE**(PROBATIONARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER-SHERIFF(DEPARTMENT:( **Elkhart County Sheriff's OfficeHIRING RANGE:($20.70/hour, $21.74/hour upon completion of training, $21.85 - *( 31.27/hour based on education and position related experience * (BENEFITS OFFERED:( *Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time ( POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP- ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF NEXT ( TESTING DATE ( *HOURS and DAYS OF WORK: Variable shiftsLOCATION OF POSITION: ElkhartTRAVEL 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. This is an entry level position. Successful candidates have an opportunity to advance through a career development program within the Sheriffs Office.JOB REQUIREMENTS: ){arial",sans-serif"=""}){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""}){arial",sans-serif"=""}){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""}){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""}**High school graduate or equivalentValid drivers licenseApplicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US CitizenMust pass polygraph and background check (criminal and credit) and drug screenPersonal Interview((For additional information or to apply, visit ( ( *(.com and click * (Employment Opportunities(Or go to ( ( County Human Resources *(117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 * (Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} )( ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} ){arial",sans-serif"=""} )( ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED(Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer ){arial",sans-serif"=""}