Court Security Officer-Sheriff

id='p1312_'>Court Security Officer-Sheriff JobID: 1312

Position Type:

Protective Services/Court Security Officer

Date Posted:

8/4/2026

Location:

Sheriff

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

COURT SECURITY OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

HIRING RATE: $28.98/hour- EXPERIENCED start at $30.14/hour(Candidates having 1 year + of service) will be credited for each full year as a law enforcement officer or corrections officer in the corrections wage schedule

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: Monday-Friday, weekends and overtime as determined by court schedule

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Judicial Center

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:

Experienced officers begin at the Probationary Officer pay rate but advance to the experienced rate after successfully completing the field training program. This position performs security functions for the Elkhart County Courts in Goshen. Duties include, but not limited to: security screening, security patrols, control center monitoring, transports, preparing and filing reports, supervision of inmates at trials 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 Sheriff's Office.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen
• Pre-employment background check (criminal and credit), polygraph and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer