Careers at the Floyd County Sheriff's Office

Please read ALL information before applying:

Police Officer

OPENS SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 at 9:00am
CLOSES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 at 4:00pm

Testing: Physical agility test and the written exam will take place on NOVEMBER 8th, 2025 at Highland Hills Middle School. 9:00 am - UTC

Starting Salary: $68,916 (2026)
Starting Salary: $72,050 (2027)

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday, & Sick Time,
Shift Differential,
Take Home Vehicle
Promotional Rank Increases
Retirement (High 5)
Deferred Compensation (457b partial Match)
Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*,
Approved Tattoos*

Additional Opportunities: Southeast Regional SWAT Team, Crash Reconstruction Team, Field Training Officer, Civil Unrest Team.

*For Certain Uniforms

APPLY ONLINE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
LIEUTENANT ANDY WATHEN - AWATHEN@FCSDIN.NET

Corrections Officer

OPENS SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 at 9:00am

TRAINING DIVISION WILL CONTACT YOU WITH DATE FOR FITNESS TEST & INTERVIEW AFTER APPLICATION IS RECEIVED.

Starting Salary: $48,364 (2025)
Starting Salary: $51,265 (2026)

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday & Sick Time
Shift Differential
Promotional Rank Increases
State PERF Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457b partial Match)
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance Longevity Pay Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*

*For Certain Uniforms

APPLY ONLINE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
SERGEANT REBEKAH CARKUFF - RCARKUFF@FCSDIN.NET

General Requirements for All Positions

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be at least 21 years of age Upon time of employment, 18 years of age for Corrections Officers
  • 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.
  • Must maintain and provide a valid email address throughout the hiring process, as this will be the primary method of communication for updates

Merit Patrol Officer General Additional Requirements

  • Written Exam
  • Physical Fitness Test (ILEA Basic Exit Standards)
  • Background Investigation
  • Oral Interview
  • Polygraph Exam
  • Physician Exam
  • Resident of Floyd, Clark, Harrison or Washington Counties within 1 year of appointment.

Corrections Officer General Additional Requirements

  • Physical Fitness Test (COPAT)
  • Must Complete Administrative Interview
  • All Required Background Components