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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MERIT DEPUTY

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 6th, 2016 by 4:00 PM CST

You may download an application from HERE or obtain a copy from the Sheriff's Office Lobby.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy.  All interested applicants must have their application and resume delivered to the Sheriff's Office by Friday, May 6th, 2016 at 4:00 PM CST.


Applicants shall:
1.  Be a United States citizen.
2.  Be a resident of Jasper County or adjoining county upon date of employment.
3.  Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age when appointed as a police employee.
4.  Have a High School diploma, or it's equivalency as accepted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Indiana.
5.  Not have been convicted of a felony.
6.  Agree to a thorough physical & mental examination by medical professionals designated by this department. (No recourse to a negative judgment is permitted.)
7.  Have a substantially free automobile accident record in the sole judgment of this department.
8.  Have a valid Indiana Driver's License.
9.  Have a good work record with previous employers.
10.  Have a good credit rating.
11.  Take and pass a written test.
12.  Be in sound mental and physical health.
13.  Submit to a thorough character investigation.
14.  Be willing to appear for interviews by the Command Staff and the Merit Board.
15.  Have vision of at least 20/20 corrected in each eye.
16.  Have height and weight in proportion to be accepted by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
17.  Maintain telephone (on local exchange) at actual residence and inform department of current telephone number.
18.  Meet training requirements prescribed by Indiana Law.
19.  Meet all requirements for employment as a Deputy Sheriff as prescribed by Indiana Law.
20.  Be willing to work a revolving schedule.
21.  Submit to being fingerprinted.
22.  Have primary source of income from the Sheriff's Office if appointed.
23.  Refrain from any political activity prohibited by law, or that would create a conflict of interest as a Member of this department.

Terry J. Risner,
Sheriff of Jasper County