Employment Requirements Deputy
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Be a citizen of the United States.
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Be at least 21 years of age.
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Have a high school diploma or acceptable G.E.D.
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Have no felony convictions and no Battery convictions.
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Pass a written entry-level examination.
Successfully complete a physical agility test and be able to participate in physical training.
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Vertical Jump - 13.5 inches
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One minute sit ups - 24
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300 meter run - 82 seconds
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Maximum push ups - 21
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1.5 mile run - 18 minutes 56 seconds
Successfully pass an interview conducted by staff officers.
Submit to being fingerprinted.
Submit to drug screening and psychological testing.
Submit to a thorough background investigation including but not limited to:
Credit rating
Previous employment
Criminal record
Driving record
Have a current valid Indiana driver's license
Be in sound mental and physical health verified by a physician designated by the Department. There is no recourse to rejection by the Department physician.
Be willing to work any shift or duty schedule.
Employment by the Marion County Sheriff's Department must be the primary source of income.
Jail Deputy Job Description
Marion County Jail Deputies are assigned to the Jail Division of the Sheriff's Department. Their primary duty is the custody and care of jail inmates. This may include but is not limited to the following:
· Conduct inmate admissions and releases.
· Perform searches of inmates.
· Account for inmate property.
· Fingerprint and photograph inmates.
· Complete records, reports and forms.
· Escort and transport inmates.
· Monitor and control inmate activity.
· Communicate by telephone, radio, computer and intercom.
· Maintain security in all detention areas.
· Respond to emergency situations within the facility.
· Enter and retrieve computer data.
· Communicate with other Department personnel.
· Communicate with inmates' families, attorneys and personnel of other government agencies.
· Maintain personal appearance, uniform and equipment.
· Attend regular in-service training sessions.
Building Deputy Job Description
Marion County Building Deputies are assigned to security of the City-County Building, Sheriff's Headquarters and Arrestee Processing Center. They perform law enforcement functions as required in and around the facilities, provide information and assistance to City-County employees and visitors and other duties as directed by the Sheriff.
The Department provides all uniforms and equipment. The Department pays for uniform cleaning. Deputies attend a 12-week training academy before being assigned. Deputies receive an annual starting salary of $26,182.93 with automatic annual pay increases up to six years. They also receive longevity pay after 8 years of service. There is a shift bonus of 70 cents per hour for those assigned to middle and late shifts. Shift assignments are on a seniority basis. There is a competitive process for promotion to sergeant and lieutenant. The promotion process includes a written test and a structured interview. The Department's Employee Assistance Program is available to Deputies. They also are covered by the Public Employee Retirement Fund.
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to random drug testing.
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.