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The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department is currently seeking applicants for the positions of Corrections Officer and Communications. Applicants may apply through our website.

Corrections Starting Salary: $44,000

Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday and Sick Time, Shift Differential, Promotional Rank Increases, State PERF Retirement, Deferred Compensation, Heath – Dental/Vision – Life Insurance, Longevity Pay, Uniforms Provided.

Communications Starting Salary: $45,580

Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Shift Differential, Promotional Rank Increases, Retirement, Deferred Compensation, Heath – Dental/Vision – Life Insurance, Longevity Pay, Uniform Allowance, Paid Court Appearances.

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent as accepted by the Superintendent of Public Instructions for the State of Indiana.
  • Must not have a record of conviction of felony or any crime involving moral turpitude
  • Must have a non-negligent automobile accident record.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Must have a verifiable good record of previous employment.
  • Must have a good credit rating.
  • Must be in sound mental and physical health.
  • Must be willing to appear for a Department interview by staff officers.
  • Must be willing to submit to a thorough character investigation by the Department
  • Must be willing to work a revolving shift schedule, if required.
  • Must submit to being fingerprinted.
  • Pass a Polygraph Examination.
  • Adhere to our Department Tattoo Policy.
  • Must maintain and provide a valid email address throughout the hiring process, as this will be the primary method of communication for updates.

Come join our organization and choose a career that serves your community.