LAWRENCE COUNTY- Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day announced that his office is taking applications for a hiring process for both Merit Deputy (road patrol) and Correction Officer from now through July 15th. “If you are looking for a way to serve our community, while having a real opportunity to make a positive difference, this is the chance you have been looking for,” said Sheriff Day. “After twenty-eight years in law enforcement, despite all of the challenges, I believe law enforcement is still a noble profession that service-minded men and women will find rewarding. We invite you to join our team and be a part of a positive work environment full of teamwork and camaraderie, where we strive to serve our citizens with honor, integrity, accountability, quality, and professionalism.”
The position of Merit Deputy (road patrol) requires an applicant to be a US citizen, at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have the ability to pass the 16-week police academy. Candidates will be required to pass a written test, take part in two interview boards, and complete drug testing, background check, physical agility testing, psychological testing, and a polygraph examination. Benefits include a starting annual salary of $56,040 plus additional holiday pay, PTO time off, paid and compensatory overtime availability, Sheriff’s pension plan, yearly uniform allowance, insurance (health, vision, dental, life), deferred comp retirement plan opportunity, take home vehicle, and years of service credit for lateral transfers on the pay scale. Career advancement opportunities exist, such as detective, SWAT, K9, accident reconstruction, school resource officer, field training officer, and instructor positions.
The position of Corrections Officer holds a special place for Sheriff Day as he began his career by serving two years at the Lawrence County Jail as a corrections officer and jail commander. Applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be able to pass a basic written test, background investigation, interview, and drug screen. Benefits include a starting pay rate of $19.11 per hour plus additional paid holidays (over $42,000 per year in total), paid or compensatory overtime opportunities, PTO time off, uniforms and equipment provided, excellent paid on-going training, insurance (health, dental, vision, life), PERF retirement, and advancement opportunities. A corrections officer is the perfect job for someone looking to further their career in law enforcement. It is also ideal for someone looking for a stable career with good benefits, or someone who has a work history in another field that is looking for a change into a service-oriented role.
Anyone interested in either position can obtain an application in person at 1420 I Street, through the Sheriff’s app (Join Our Team/Current Job Postings link), or online at lawrencecounty.in.gov/214/Sheriff (scroll to the lower right of the page to find the application link). Completed applications can be dropped off at the Sheriff’s Office or can be emailed to applications@lawrencecounty.in.gov
