Ripley Co. Sheriff's Office Accepting Applications for Deputy Sheriff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:40 AM

Application deadline is February 19 at 4:00 PM.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applicants for Deputy Sheriff.

Applicants must be 21 years of age, have no criminal history, possess a valid driver’s license, and a high school equivalent graduation. Applicants must consent to a thorough background investigation, meet the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy exit standards for physical agility, pass a drug screen, and submit to a polygraph exam.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on February 19, either in person at the Sheriff’s Office or by email to sheriff@ripleycounty.com.

Benefits include:

Starting annual salary of $50,074, plus overtime and holiday
Longevity pays at 5,10,15, & 20 years
2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year
Able to earn up to 80 hours of compensatory time off + personal and sick time
Family medical insurance, including dental and vision
Retirement vested at 8-years of service; 50% earned at 20-years of service
Take home police vehicle
Paid Gym membership
10-hour shifts, 4-day weekend off every other week
Uniform and equipment provided

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