Deputy Sheriff Application Process

Deputy Sheriff Application Process

Every two years the Sheriff's office conducts an application testing process, which is used to establish and eligibility pool for future vacancies. Currently the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has an authorized strength of 108 deputy sheriffs. The last day to obtain an applications was April 23. All applications must be returned on or before April 30, 2010.

Requirements and Disqualifiers include:

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities required of all Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies, which includes but is not limited to: a positive attitude, ability to communicated with the public, respect for the law, respect for your fellow citizens and respect for your fellow employees.
Be at least 21 years of age on or before November 1, 2010.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
At least 60 college hours, OR at least two (2) years of full time work or military experience.
No convictions* for hate crimes.
No convictions* for domestic violence.
No felony convictions.
No dishonorable discharges from any branch of military service.
No visible tattoos when in the required uniforms of the Sheriff's Office.
No more than five (5) traffic violations in the past five (5) years. (Does not include parking tickets).
No illegal / unlawful use of drugs within the past two (2) years.
Permanently disqualified from employment if ever engaged in the sale, dealing, manufacture of controlled substances.
May not have a conviction* for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past two (2) years and no more ant one (1) conviction* in a lifetime.
Must provide proof of registration for selective service (applicable under federal law to males under the age of 26).
Pass a post-offer of employment medical examination and psychological evaluation.
Pass a post-offer of employment background investigation.
Attend and successfully complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board's basic law enforcement course and all of the sheriff's office training and retention requirements within the first year of employment.
Ability to pass written, physical agility and oral evaluations.
Ability to obtain an Indian drivers license.

NOTE: where indicated with an (*), the term "conviction" shall include the amendment of a criminal charge (diving under the influence - DUI, etc.) to some of other offenses as a result of the completion of any type of deferral program.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work in a professional, career-oriented organization.
2010, first year probationary salary of $42,222.
Annual College degree bonuses: $2000 for Master, $1000 for Bachelor, and $500 for Associate.
Longevity pay increases $700 for every three years of completed service.
Veterans' on-the-job training benefits (if eligible).
Annual clothing allowance.
Vacations, personal days and sick-leave.
Choice of health insurance plans.
Paid life insurance.
Member owned retirement plan.
Opportunity to participate in deferred compensation savings program.

For more information about the testing process, you may call the Sheriff's Administrative Division at 421-6203, Monday through Friday between 8AM and 4PM.