Deputy Marshal

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 $25.19 / hr. plus overtime. In addition, after each favorable review at 6 and 12 months of employment, the employee will receive an hourly increase of $0.25. Overtime may be 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 drivers 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, the employee must complete all requirements of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and graduate from the basic training course within the first year of employment. The employee will also be required to establish residency within the State of Indiana and a 15-mile radius of the towns corporate limits, within the first year of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of, and comply with, the latest edition of the Towns Personnel Policy Handbook, the Police Departments Standard Operating Procedures, other applicable Town policy and procedures, and applicable law.
• Participate in daily patrol activities by foot or by vehicle; respond to public calls of assistance; investigate criminal incidents, investigate vehicle collisions, pursuing, apprehending, arresting, restraining, and processing suspects and violent persons, possibly involving the use of deadly force; secure crime scenes; issue traffic citations / summonses; seize property and / or criminal evidence and provide chain-of-custody evidence; maintain public order; interview victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; transport prisoners; etc.
• Attend required training courses and seminars; participate in physical fitness activities
• Dress professionally and neatly with uniform and badge, consistent with protocols
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Conduct criminal investigations
• Assist the public and police agencies at any time in any manner possible.
• Perform a variety of courtesy services
• Coordinate and assist investigative efforts with other law enforcement agencies
• Any other special duties as assigned by the Town Marshal.

Required Competencies

Qualifications

Abilities

Benefits

Physical Demands / Working Conditions / PPE Requirements

A person in this position must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers related to a sworn officer. Work various shifts as needed, weekends and holidays; work in an emergency peace control environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to dangerous people, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stopping, lifting, and sitting for long periods of time; work in an office environment; sustained posture.