FCSO Careers
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Merit Police Officers
HIRING STATUS: OPEN
OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2024, CLOSES NOVEMBER 30, 2024 at Noon.
Testing: The written exam and physical agility test will take place on December 14th, 2024 at Highland Hills Middle School.
Starting Salary: $60,352 (2024)
Starting Salary: $65,352 (2025)
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 & Deferred Compensation
Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*
*For Certain Uniforms
OPEN NOW: FCSO Kitchen - Jail Cook Staff Position
HIRING STATUS: OPEN
BENEFITS:
Starting Salary: $40,448.10
Paid Vacation
Personal Time, Holiday and Sick Time off
State PERF Retirement
Deferred Compensation
Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Uniforms provided
Corrections Officer
HIRING STATUS: OPEN
Starting Salary: $45,200 (2024)
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
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*
*For Certain Uniforms
Communications
HIRING STATUS: CURRENTLY CLOSED
Starting Salary: $48,996.60 (2024)
Starting Salary: $50,466.50 (2025)
Starting Salary: $51,980.50 (2026)
BENEFITS
Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday & Sick Time
Shift Differential
Promotional Rank Increases
State PERF Retirement & Deferred Compensation
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Uniform Allowance
Paid Court Appearances
Groomed Facial Hair Policy*
Approved Sleeve Tattoos*
*For Certain Uniforms
General Requirements for All Positions
- 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.
- 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), See more in our video below.
- Must Completed Peer Interview
- Must Complete Administrative Interview
- All Required Background Components
