Greene County Sheriff’s Department accepting applications for deputies
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications to fill a couple of deputy positions.
Most people understand what the basic work of a deputy includes but the official job description makes it clear a deputy performs a wide range of duties that change from moment to moment.
Duties include: Patrolling roads, investigating suspicious activity, responding to calls of distress and reports of illegal activity, taking statements from victims and witnesses, apprehending and arresting criminals, stopping vehicles for traffic violations, responding to and investigating crashes, assessing personal injury, calling for emergency medical assistance, assisting with care of victims, directing traffic, clearing the area, responding to alarms, pursuing, apprehending and arresting suspects, preventing individuals from self-harm, helping with investigations by securing crime scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, taking photographs, conducting searches of people and property, preparing paperwork, testifying in court, serving summons and court orders, taking care of a patrol vehicle as well as other equipment, and attending ongoing training programs.
The job requirements include: A high school diploma or a GED or ability to be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, obtaining a passing score in a firearms course, the ability to respond to various circumstances, ability to physically perform essential duties such as pursuing subjects in a vehicle at high speed, running, climbing stairs, forcing entry, scaling walls and jumping fences, the ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, ability to effectively listen and communicate with the public and other officials and be sensitive to ethics, gender and cultural diversities and disabilities.
In addition, this job may require a deputy to be able to adapt to changing weather conditions and environments, irregular or extended hours and be able to respond to emergencies from an off-duty status when needed.
The above-listed duties and requirements are just a portion of all that are listed in the official job description.
Still interested?
Greene County Sheriff Mike Hasler and Maj. George Dallaire say now is the time to submit an application at the sheriff’s department. They are currently looking to fill two positions. There have also been positions recently open as jail officers but one can submit an application at any time.
“We always accept applications,” said Hasler.
Greene County Auditor Matt Baker provided more information about the position of deputy.
“The 2020 annual salary for a Sheriff’s Department Merit Deputy is $44,802,” said Baker. “Greene County provides health insurance, of which the employee pays part of the premium. The county also pays part of a retirement type of program with the employee also contributing.”
Baker said electives include dental, vision and life insurance as well as various other general kinds of insurance.
For more information, contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411.
An application for employment at the sheriff’s department and the official job description and job requirements are posted below. An application, also available on the Greene County website, may be downloaded or printed, filled out and submitted to the sheriff’s department in Bloomfield.
