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Deputy Marshal Position

The Shipshewana Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. The primary function of the position is related to public safety and to enforce the laws of the State of Indiana and the ordinances of the Town of Shipshewana. Other duties include resolving conflict, maintaining order, deterring crime, assisting citizens, investigating crimes and traffic accidents, responding to medical assistance calls, and other special duties assigned by the Town Marshal. This is an hourly position with a starting pay of $17.99/hr. plus overtime. In addition, a 24-cent raise will be earned after each favorable review at 6 and 12 months of employment. Overtime maybe mandatory at times. Applicants must be U. S. Citizens, at least 21 years of age, must possess a high school diploma or GED, must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be a person of excellent character having favorable references from previous employers and personal references, with no pattern or practice of substance abuse or criminal misdemeanor convictions, and no history of felony convictions. After selection the recruit will be on probationary status during the first year, and as a condition of continued employment as a Deputy Marshal, he/she must meet the physical agility requirements of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and graduate from the basic training course. The successful recruit will also be required to establish residency within a two-mile radius of the town’s corporate limits, within one year after appointment.

Application packets are available at Shipshewana Police Department and the town hall. Deadline for applications is August 18, 2017 at 5 p.m.

Shipshewana Police Department
PO Box 261
345 N. Morton St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
260-768-4310

The Town of Shipshewana is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V