Patrol & Protect Police Officer

Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Sheriff's Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a Police Officer to perform law enforcement duties, emergency response, and community safety tasks. The role includes patrols, incident response, traffic enforcement, court security, and thorough documentation.

The position requires US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of state certification and departmental requirements. A demanding but rewarding career in public safety awaits.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age by the opening date of the job posting.
• Must meet physical and mental requirements including vision acuity and color recognition.
• Must complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) requirements and the Allen County Sheriff’s Department testing process.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws to protect citizens and property.
• Patrol assigned areas with visibility to deter crime and respond to incidents.
• Conduct traffic stops, verify registrations, issue warnings or citations, and make arrests as needed.
• Respond to emergencies, secure scenes, provide first aid when required, and direct crowd control at events.
• Provide court security, transport detainees, and complete required reports and testimony.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Arrest and detentions

Observation and vigilance

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allen County Sheriff's Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a Police Officer to perform law enforcement duties, emergency response, and community safety tasks. The role includes patrols, incident response, traffic enforcement, court security, and thorough documentation.

The position requires US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of state certification and departmental requirements. A demanding but rewarding career in public safety awaits.