Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve the Community

National Police; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Sheriff's Department seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, patrol assigned areas, and respond to emergencies. Responsibilities include traffic control, investigations, court security, and transporting detainees.

Candidates must meet licensing, education, and physical requirements and handle high-pressure situations with professionalism. The department emphasizes community safety, interagency collaboration, and ongoing training to maintain readiness and service quality for Allen

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age by the opening date.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws, patrols assigned area, and reports activities.
• Directs traffic, responds to emergencies, and provides first aid where needed.
• Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, and interviews witnesses.
• Provides court security, transports detainees, and schedules appearances.
• Completes required reports and testifies in court per policy.

Skills

Knowledge of procedures

Geography knowledge

Communication skills

Tact & diplomacy

Evidence handling

Vehicle operation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allen County Sheriff's Department seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, patrol assigned areas, and respond to emergencies. Responsibilities include traffic control, investigations, court security, and transporting detainees.

Candidates must meet licensing, education, and physical requirements and handle high-pressure situations with professionalism. The department emphasizes community safety, interagency collaboration, and ongoing training to maintain readiness and service quality for Allen