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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy Sheriff. Starting annual salary is $50,400 with lateral transfers considered on an individual basis according to county policy up to $57,000 plus an extensive benefit package. Those interested should click on https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/595/Recruitment or visit the Sheriff’s Office website to complete a pre-employment application.

Merit Deputy Sheriff - Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. citizenship by time of appointment
• Valid Driver’s License with not more than 6 active points
• No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions
• Legal ability to possess firearm
• High School or equivalency diploma plus at least one of the following:
~60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; or
~2 years military experience; and/or
~2 years law enforcement experience (including Corrections and Reserve experience)
• Ability to read and write English
• No Operating While Intoxicated convictions in last 5 years
• No dishonorable or undesirable discharge from military
• No illegal drug use in last 3 years
• Pass all portions of the selection process, including a physical fitness assessment
• Establish Hamilton County residency within 6 months of employment
• Must be at least 21 years of age (no upper age limit)


Pre-employment applications for the position of Merit Deputy Sheriff must be received at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office no later than Friday, July 26, 2019. The Physical Agility Test (ILEA Exit Standards) and the Written Exam are scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019. All candidates, including lateral transfers, must successfully pass each portion of the selection process including the Physical Agility and Written Exam. Questions concerning the selection process may be addressed to Sgt. Bryant Orem at [email protected].

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.