09/25/2026
NOW HIRING: Correctional Officer
The Spencer County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Correctional Officers to join our team.
A career in corrections is more than watching over inmates. Our Correctional Officers are responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and order of the Spencer County Jail, while treating everyone in their custody with professionalism, fairness, and respect.
It takes a special kind of person to do this job well. You need to be dependable, able to stay calm when situations become difficult, communicate clearly, make good decisions, and work as part of a team.
Starting Pay
• $21.18/hour during training and probation
• $22.18/hour after successful completion of probation
Training and required certifications are provided at no cost to you. No prior corrections experience is required.
Benefits Include:
✅ Full health benefits
✅ Retirement benefits
✅ Vacation time
✅ Sick leave
✅ 15 paid holidays each year
✅ 3 paid personal leave days each year
✅ Paid parental leave for employees who qualify under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
✅ Overtime opportunities available
As a Correctional Officer, you will supervise individuals housed in the Spencer County Jail, conduct security checks, assist with inmate movement and daily operations, maintain accurate records, respond to emergencies, and work alongside other members of the Sheriff’s Office to maintain a safe and secure facility.
This is a career where what you do matters.
You will be trusted with real responsibility. You will work with a team that depends on one another. And every shift, you will play an important role in keeping your coworkers, the people in our custody, and our community safe.
If you are dependable, willing to learn, and looking for a career in public safety where you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office team.
Applications are available at the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office or online at:
https://www.in.gov/sheriffs/spencer/careers/
For more information, call (812) 649-2286.
Spencer County Sheriff’s Office
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