Administration

Are you interested in a rewarding career with great benefits? Join the BCSO team! We are always seeking to hire qualified applicants. Please check out our job requirements below. Positions are filled periodically, but others become available due to promotions and transfers.

Prior to hiring, the following requirements must be successfully met:

• Must be 18 years of age or older (Corrections and Communications)
• Must be 21 years of age or older (Merit Deputy)
• Have a good police record
• Possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record
• Be a United States Citizen.
• Oral Interview 
• Polygraph examination 
• Urinalysis examination 
• Background investigation and reference checks 
• Physical examination and EKG for designated positions 
• Physical agility test (Merit Deputy)
• Psychological test (for appropriate positions) 
• Acceptable credit history 
• If a Veteran, possess an Honorable discharge or uncharacterized
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying

Benefits

Members are also eligible for the following:

• PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO): After a donation of 48 hours for mental health, members will earn hours bi-weekly based on years of service.
• HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS: Health Savings Account, with yearly contributions by both individual and county.
• DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PLANS: Payroll deduction service
• LIFE INSURANCE: Boone County provides a $20,000 free Term Life policy; members may purchase additional coverage
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Confidential counseling services available for members
• MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS: Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided; take-home vehicles (sworn officers); and others