Confinement Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – CONFINEMENT OFFICER NO EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Citizenship: An applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America
2. Age: An applicant must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age
3. Felony Conviction: An applicant cannot be appointed if convicted of a felony
4. Character: An applicant must be of good moral character

BENEFITS
1. Confinement Officer Base Pay: $23.43/hour
2. Discounted YMCA membership
3. Promotes from within 4. Longevity pay

Moral Character Issues
Traffic, Juvenile, and Criminal Arrests
All candidates traffic or criminal histories will be reviewed and may serve as a basis for disqualification from the selection process. Convictions, arrests, and admissions will be assessed with particular attention given but not limited to the pattern of violations, seriousness, surrounding circumstances, number of incidents, and their recency. Conduct that occurred in the recent past would be considered more damaging than conduct that happened several years ago. Juvenile arrests or misdemeanor arrests may not be grounds for disqualification but these will be evaluated on a case-by-case-basis. Conviction of a felony or the reasonable belief the candidate committed a felony will be cause for immediate disqualification.

Completeness and the truthfulness on the application is highly important. It is much better to admit to perceived faults on the application than to omit information. Do not omit information because of a lack of space for a response on the application form. If more space is needed to explain special circumstances use a separate sheet of paper, note the corresponding section and question number, and describe the incident, circumstances and outcome in as much detail as is needed. Applications that are incomplete may not be reviewed. All requested documentation must accompany the application unless prior approval has been given. Your ability to follow instructions will be judged based in large part on the application you submit.
For complete application please go to https://www.co.dekalb.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=136

Candidates will be judged on a wide variety of skills and traits throughout the selection process including honesty, integrity, courage, communication skills, education, adaptability, common sense, work ethic and special skills among others.

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for considering employment with the DeKalb County Sheriffs Office. The hiring process can be rigorous at times; however, I am confident you will find a career at the sheriffs office to be a rewarding endeavor.
Communication throughout the hiring process will be conducted by email. Please respond to each email confirming you received it. It is your responsibility to keep the DeKalb County
Sheriffs Office apprised of any name, address, phone number, and email changes.

If you have any questions throughout this process, please contact Captain Josh Carpenter at 260-925-3365 ext. 4437
Again, thank you for applying and good luck!

Sincerely,
Brady N. Thomas Sheriff of DeKalb County
Brady N Thomas
Sheriff of DeKalb County