Job Postings

Benefits for all Full-Time Positions

• 12 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Personal/sick time - 1/2 day a month starting at the 7th month
• Vacation after one year of employment
• Health insurance including, medical, dental and vision at 1st of month after 60 days
• County paid life insurance
• Retirement plan

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Resource Navigator (Jail Chemical Abuse Program-JCAP) - Sheriff

 Full-Time - 40 hours

Starting Wage: $23.83

Responsibilities: 

• Meet one-on-one with Kosciusko County Recovery Program (KCRP) participants and determine needs.
• Talk with inmates regarding interest in the program and work with them to fill out participation form.
• Meet with participants weekly to discuss needs and give resources.
• Connect participants to resources.
• Schedule upcoming doctor/dentist appointments with Bowen Health Clinic.
• Responsible for the Release Plan for participants.
• Assign a Peer Recovery Coach with each KCRP participant upon release.
• Responsible to make sure release packets are put in participant's property bag.
• Respond to inquiries from family members, attorneys, and members of the public regarding KCRP, visitation, and status of individual detainees.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Collaborate with community agencies, members, and organizations.
• Be familiar with area resources.
• Maintain updated progress reports.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Associates Degree or higher in related field preferred.
• One (1) year of experience assisting underserved populations or individuals.
• Possession of substance abuse qualifications or ability to complete within six (6) months the following:  Trauma-Informed Care training (JU Trauma-Informed Care for Justice Involved Individuals); Suicide Preventions training (QPR); Basic jail procedure training.
• Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test, background check, completion of ILEA Jail Academy, and attend annual Defensive Tactics Training.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification from the Indiana Law Enforcement academy as a Correctional Officer.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications, including First Responder/CPR, IDACS, NCIC, AED, and handgun/firearm certification.

4/12/24

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Truck Driver - Highway

Full-Time - 42.4 hours

Starting Wage: $21.16

Responsibilities:

• Operate various trucks and equipment in clearing and maintaining County rods and rights-of-way, including dump truck, pay loader, front-end loader, pugmill, chipper, excavator, grader, snow plow, paver, power broom, compaction rollers and pavement recycler.
• Haul and spread road materials, including gravel, sand, top dirt, asphalt, and salt.
• Install/remove permanent and emergency road signs, and install pavement and railroad crossing markings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, including washing, maintaining fluid levels, lubricating, changing oil and tires, and record on maintenance log as required.
• Operate chain saws, mowers, and chipper in removing weeds, brush and storm-damaged trees from rights-of-way, including road sides, culverts, guard rails, and bridges.
• Lift and load pipes and guard rails, shoveling and spreading road patching materials and picking up trash.
• Periodically operate semi-trailer to haul heavy equipment to/from work sites.
• Periodically assist with flagging/traffic control at work sites, and assist in excavating ditch/drainage sites and install and repair tile and culverts as needed.
• Serve on 24-hour call for emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrated safe driving record.
• Ability to meet all employer and Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test, medical exam, and not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of safety policies and procedures and properly operate trucks, related equipment and tools, including dump truck, pay loader, pugmill, grader, front-end loader, chipper, snow plow, paver, power broom, compaction rollers, pavement recycler, chain saw, cutting torch, welding equipment, shovel rake, pruner, and various hand tools.
• Working knowledge of and ability to physically and safely perform assigned duties which may involve sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods, heavy lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects, reaching, bending, and grasping objects.
• Ability to work with or be exposed to violent/irate individuals and respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings and weekends, and travel out of town, but not overnight, to obtain equipment.
• Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations.

4/9/24

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Registrar IV - Health Department

Full-Time - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday 

Starting Wage: $18.87 

Responsibilities:

• Answer telephone, respond to inquiries, take messages or transfer to appropriate department or individual.
• Greet and assist office visitors, including assist with various applications, issue birth and death certificates and letters of non-objection, receive payments and provide receipts.
• Perform computer data entry and queries, including various permit data, inspections, reports, vital records and immunizations.
• Type, file, retrieve and copy various documents as assigned, including permits, birth and death certificates, correspondence and reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certifications by the State Department of Health Vital Records Department.
• Ability to meet all hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local rules, regulations and procedures regarding vital records, including processing, filing, certifying and releasing information.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to stat requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), medical offices, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

2/23/24

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PT Registered Nurse for the Immunization Clinic - K21 Building

Hours will vary

Starting Wage: $23.61

Responsibilities:

• Assist with vaccine clinics administering vaccines
• Assist with lead testing
• Ability to be back up coordinator when needed

2/23/24

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Merit Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Full-Time - 12-hour shift

Starting Wage: $28.35

Responsibilities: 

• Enforce local and state laws by implementing effective policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Regularly patrol all roads within the County and other designated areas, ensuring the security of residences and businesses, investigate and report suspicious or unlawful activities, and perform necessary actions to ensure the proper enforcement of applicable laws.
• Monitor radio and other communication devices and respond to citizens' calls of distress and complaints of alleged unlawful activity.  Assess and bring situations under control and take statements from victims and witnesses.  Provide appropriate assistance and unsure the lawful apprehension and arrest of criminal offenders as required by law.
• Perform vehicle stops, including checking for proper licensing and registration, enforce traffic laws and speed limits, issue warnings and/or citations, administer roadside sobriety tests as necessary, and effect arrests as warranted.
• Respond to and investigate traffic accidents. Assess extent of personal injuries, request emergency assistance, aid the injured, regulate and direct traffic, escort emergency vehicles and assist stranded motorists.  Tag and dispose of abandoned vehicles as needed.
• Pursue suspect in vehicle and/or on foot, subdue and arrest suspects, advise of constitutional rights, search suspects/arrestees, seize weapons and/or contraband, and transport to detention facility.
• Respond to residential and business alarms, investigate potential unlawful activity and initiate appropriate action to properly enforce applicable laws and/or protect the lives and property of the public.
• Investigate misdemeanors and felony complaints for crimes against people, animals and/or property and missing persons.  Investigate illegal possession, distribution, and sale of controlled substances.
• Maintain knowledge of criminal activities in the area.
• Secure, protect, and document crime scenes.  Collect and preserve evidence, maintain chain of custody of evidence.  Locate witnesses of criminal activities, interview and/or interrogate witnesses/suspects, and protect and/or counsel victims and witnesses.
• Conduct searches of both persons and property with and without a warrant in accordance with the law.
• Prepare and submit to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
• Inspect condition of assigned vehicle and equipment and maintain uniform in a neat and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information/cases.
• Serve on 24-hour call for emergencies and respond to emergencies from an off-duty status.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for law enforcement officers.  Possession of or ability to obtain handgun/firearm certification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
• Possession of or ability to obtain/retain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to meet all Departmental hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug screen and written, medical, and psychological exams.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department, to perform standardized patrol operations and take authoritative action as situations demand.
• Thorough knowledge of community geography and police jurisdiction/boundaries, and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment and weapons, including but not limited to computer, keyboard, camera, vehicle, radio, binoculars, breathalyzer, rifle, handgun, shotgun, and handcuffs.
• Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures, and limitations.
• Ability to work extended, irregular, evening, and/or weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, surveillance or transports, sometimes overnight.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

5/3/24

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Housekeeper 

Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 5-hour shift based on availability - hours are flexible

Starting Wage: $17.28

Responsibilities:

• Clean offices, meeting rooms, courtrooms, hallways, stairwells, entrances and elevators, including emptying trash cans, cleaning table tops, dusting, cleaning and polishing furniture, upholstery, walls, doors and woodwork, blinds, windows and window sills.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and dust

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Able to stay on task and work independently
• Ability to work near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust and dirt
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lifting/carrying under 25 lbs, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/carrying objects and pushing/pulling.

5/3/24

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Work Release Officer 

Full-Time - 40 hours - Varying schedule

Starting Wage: $21.52

Responsibilities:

• Enforce local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Check inmates in and out of facility to be released for work, give breathalyzer tests, and search for weapons and other contraband when returning to the facility.  Perform weekly comparison of inmates work hours and time spent out of facility.
• Drive inmates to bank and court.  Maintain contact with inmates utilizing Sunday pass.
• Dispense prescribed medications and maintain accurate medication logs.
• Perform booking procedures for new inmates, including performing drug test, assigning room, and logging personal information into master file.
• Maintain accurate files and paperwork, including medical and medication logs, room assignments, and master file.
• Monitor inmates' activities and behaviors, ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations, and report all unusual and/or unruly activity to appropriate supervisor.
• Regularly inspect facility, ensuring security and monitoring the general health and welfare condition of inmates, and ensuring cleanliness and security of cell areas.  Regularly search rooms, checking for illegal content, weapons, or other contraband.
• Answer telephone and greet jail office visitors, determine nature of call, respond to inquiries regarding detainee of the facility and/or route caller to appropriate person or department.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, ordering when needed.
• Make copies of inmate check stubs to ensure rent is paid and determine weekly fees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to meet all employer and Departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug screen.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment, including computer, breathalyzer, and drug/narcotic identification kit.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
• Ability to work irregular, extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

5/3/24

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Confinement Officer - (Jailer)

Full Time - 40 hours - Schedule Varies

Starting Wage: $23.83

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Jail Officer for the Kosciusko County Jail, responsible for maintaining security and order within the facility.

Qualifications:

• Enforce local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Maintain interior and exterior security of jail facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, operating electronic and digital door controls, monitoring activities of detainees, and conducting patrols.  Maintain accurate accounting of all detainees, including conducting periodic cell checks, roll calls, head counts of detainees in assigned areas and opening and closing of cell block doors.
• Perform booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing, fingerprinting, entering required information on the computer, completing required forms and intake reports, receiving and receipting money and personal property, and searching detainees for weapons and contraband.  Register sex offenders.
• Perform bonding procedures by completing required forms, receiving and receipting bond money, writing check to Clerk of the Courts, returning personal belongings and releasing detainee.
• Oversee detainee in allowable activities, such as telephone calls, commissary purchases, counsel, and family visitations.  Distribute daily meals and ensure all trays are removed from cellblocks.  Ensure personal hygiene of detainees and cleanliness of cell areas, accounting for all cleaning supplies and equipment issued to detainees.
• Provide detainees with prescribed medications according to orders of physician. Follow department procedures to ensure detainees receive proper medical attention.
• Ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations, record and report inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel, and take appropriate action to correct any problems that arise.  Properly secure and/or physically restrain violent and uncontrollable detainees as situations demand.
• Transport and/or escort individuals detained by the County to various locations including court, Department of Corrections, or medical facilities and hospitals, appointments, recreation, library and other meeting activities.
• Supervise and direct daily activities of Trustees, including making work assignment and assuring proper accomplishments of duties.
• Respond to inquiries from family members, attorneys and members of the general public regarding visitation and status of individual detainees.
• Respond to detainee grievances following established chain of command procedures.
• Maintain and update institution logs, incident reports, daily activity reports, booking/release records and medical records.  Submit all reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
• Receive, sort and log incoming and outgoing mail and personal items for detainees as required.

5/3/24

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