Job Postings

    Please email completed applications to [email protected].

    Benefits for all Full-Time Positions

    • 10-12 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
    • Personal/sick time - 1/2 day a month starting at the 2nd month
    • Vacation after 6 months of employment
    • Health insurance including, medical, dental and vision at 1st of month after 60 days
    • County paid life insurance
    • Retirement plan

    PT Registered Nurse for the Immunization Clinic - K21 Building

    Hours will vary

    Starting Wage: $30.00

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with vaccine clinics administering vaccines
    • Assist with lead testing
    • Ability to be back up coordinator when needed

    9/4/25

    4-H Program Assistant - Purdue Extension Office

    Part-time

    Starting Wage: $15.45

    Responsibilities:

    • Promote, organize, and use 4-H Mission Area (STEM, healthy living, and civic engagement) curriculum with specific focus and STEM education.
    • Review available classroom and after-school curriculum programs, record grade level and appropriate academic standards.
    • Prepare and distribute promotional materials. Promote classroom curriculum to groups outside of school system, including preparing presentations.
    • Assist office staff in scheduling requests to present classroom curriculum.  Schedule, deliver, and retrieve the use of classroom curriculum.
    • May through August, assist 4-H Educator with related events. Prepare packets for project judging, data entry for livestock exhibits, order and organize supplies, record scores for exhibits, promotion and marketing of 4-H events.
    • Develop materials to support programming for all staff including, but not limited to, social media and website posts, press releases, flyers, and class plans.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/GED. College or experience is preferred.
    • Ability to meet all department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
    • Working knowledge of 4-H is preferred, but not required.  Ability to learn programming quickly and ability to apply knowledge to job functions.
    • Working knowledge of computer skills and curriculum programs, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
    • Working knowledge of marketing, including online media channels, and social media applications.  Ability to deliver creative content (text, image, and video).
    • Thorough knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to compose correspondence and edit various documents.

    For more information contact Purdue Extension Office at 574-372-2340.

    8/27/25

    Assistant Planner - Area Plan Commission

    Full-Time - 37. 5 hours, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Starting Wage: $30.61

    Responsible for assisting in developing, administering, and enforcing land use ordinances.

    Responsibilities:

    • Enforce County flood control ordinance, including reviewing elevation certificates for compliance with required elevations and pursuing violations to the flood control ordinance. Interprets National Flood Insurance Rate (NFIP) maps and flood studies and assists general public, real estate personnel, and insurance personnel with flood related information and problems, including submitting map amendments and revisions to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Maintain communications with FEMA and Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) regarding flood issues.  Maintain records in database for elevation certificates.  Perform onsite inspections during flood events.
    • Maintain counties community rating with Insurance Service office for the Community Ratings System (CRS)
    • Research and draft ordinances and comprehensive plan revisions and amendments, including maintaining up-to-date ordinances and maintaining digital codified ordinances with notation of past and present revisions.
    • Interpret zoning, flood control, storm water, erosion, subdivision, and mobile home park ordinances.  Enforce country storm water and erosion control ordinances, performing site inspections to ensure proper compliance, coordinating with inspectors on erosion control compliance and enforcement, directing owners and contractors on compliance, and pursuing violations.
    • Facilitate Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, including but not limited to preparing files and minutes.
    • Review and issues sign permits, maintain sign database for county, and enforces sign section of zoning ordinance.
    • Assist in preparing for Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings.  Scan large scale maps and site plans into digital form for viewing during meetings.  Attend meetings to gather information to provide assistance to board members.  Print plats and other relevant recorded documents. Review subdivision plats and hearings to ensure completion of data and compliance, present information and maps at public meetings, and create legal advertisements for newspaper as required.
    • Maintain Department website.
    • Edit and create maps using geographic information systems (GIS) software, including creating data layers.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state, and federal regulations regarding planning, flood control and erosion control
    • Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
    • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, IDNR, FEMA, Board of Realtors, homeowner associations, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

    7/22/25

    Dispatcher - Sheriff's Office

    Full-Time - 12-hour shifts

    Starting Wage: $27.63 per hour

    Responsibilities:

    • Receive all emergency-related calls, gather a maximum amount of information in a minimum amount of time, determine appropriate response and dispatch Police, Fire, EMS and/or other local emergency personnel accordingly.
    • Receive incoming non-emergency/information-related calls, determine nature of call, respond to inquiries, route caller to appropriate individual/department, take messages and/or forward calls to voicemail.
    • Enter all emergency and non-emergency dispatch data and shift activities in designated software program as required.
    • Receive and transmit computer teletypes pertaining to, but not limited to, criminal histories, driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, protective orders, gun permits, runaways, wanted and missing persons, and stolen property and vehicles.
    • Verify, enter and maintain accurate IDAC/NCIC information for the Department and other law enforcement agencies, researching and retrieving information as requested.
    • Provide medical instructions as needed and utilize mapping to provide directions.
    • Page Hospice, Red Cross, Hazmat and/or SWAT as situations demand.  Contact Public Works, utilities, and wrecker services as necessary.
    • Periodically attend training programs for certification/re-certification in specialized areas as required.
    • May conduct training for new personnel as needed.
    • Perform related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/HSE
    • Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain possession of all required certifications, including, but not limited to, First Responder/CPR, IDAC/NCIC, and Emergency Medical Dispatch.
    • Ability to meet all employer and department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug screen.
    • Knowledge of and ability to make practical application of standard practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department and ability to take authoritative action as situations demand.
    • Knowledge of local geographical area and ability to read maps, use emergency code terminology, and quickly, clearly and calmly respond during stressful situations.
    • Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to condense large amounts of information into coherent typed remarks.
    • Practical knowledge of area law enforcement, EMS and fire demands, and ability to effectively perform essential duties of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace.
    • Ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment.
    • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other City/County departments, Police, Fire, emergency services, public safety departments/agencies, Hospice, Welfare, wrecker services, and members of the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
    • Ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood when communicating in person, by radio, or by telephone.
    • Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours, evenings and weekends as scheduled.

    5/22/25

    Maintenance Technician 

    Full-Time - Mon - Fri, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Starting Wage: $24.61+ Depending on experience

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform general maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, raising flag, unlocking doors, turning on lights, hanging/removing signs, and preparing designated rooms for special meetings as scheduled.  Assist with office renovation, demolition, clean up, furniture assembly, and moving offices.
    • Maintain HVAC system, including but not limited to, change air filters, ensure proper upkeep of heating/cooling equipment such as maintain boiler and chiller equipment, service fan coils, change belts, heating and cooling valves, and motor replacement, and monitor system, assisted by Metasys system.
    • Perform plumbing maintenance, including repairing water leaks, unclogging drains, and installing fixtures.  Install and maintain Jail electronic and pneumatic plumbing and lift stations.
    • Perform electrical maintenance to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment including testing circuits to locate problems and replacing equipment such as switches, outlets, and ballasts.  Install LED upgrades. Perform diagnostics for electrical relay.
    • Maintain sidewalks and grounds, including operating tractors for snow removal and yard maintenance.
    • Maintain and service laundry equipment and commercial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and steam kettle.
    • Maintain serviceability of equipment and tools, notify Administrator of need for replacement of supplies, order supplies, and assist with putting away supplies when necessary.
    • Diagnose and repair Jail pneumatic lock systems and jail door relays.  Repair Jail window glass.
    • Maintain and continually update all department repair and maintenance files.  Prepare related reports required for Jail logs as well as air handler maintenance logs.
    • Operate various tools and equipment.
    • Perform walkthroughs with vendors prior to estimate process.
    • Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis while on call.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/HSE
    • Minimum of two years of related maintenance experience required. Jail maintenance is preferred.
    • Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
    • Thorough knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, heating and cooling systems, with ability to effectively determine County buildings repair and maintenance needs.
    • Thorough knowledge of Jail maintenance and plumbing systems, including pneumatic lock systems, door relays, electronic pneumatic plumbing and lift stations.
    • Working knowledge of applicable safety practices, and regulations, with ability to evaluate work projects and procedures, take proper precautions, and instruct Department employees accordingly to ensure safety of self, co-workers, County personnel and visitors.
    • Ability to properly and safely operate tools and equipment.
    • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including exposure to wet and icy conditions, working near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and dirt, and sitting and walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying under 75 lbs, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/carrying objects, pushing/pulling objects, far and close vision and hearing sounds/communication.
    • Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.
    • Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
    • Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

    3/12/25

    Probation Officer - Probation

    Full-Time - 37.5 hours 

    Starting Wage: $42,000/yr + depending on experience

    Responsibilities:

    • Supervise and assist individuals that are place on probation by all suitable methods including, but not limited to, conduct home visits, employment contacts, collect samples for random drug testing, maintain contact with counseling and other social service agencies, perform crisis management and mediation as needed, in accordance with I.C. 11-13-1-3.
    • Furnish each person placed on probation a written statement of the conditions of probation and instruct them regarding the conditions of probation. I.C. 11-13-1-3
    • Assess individuals after arrest, complete any assessments, including Pre-Trial Risk Assessment and the ODARA Assessment per Criminal Rule 26.  If a hearing is required, the Probation Officer is responsible for preparing the Court, Prosecuting Attorney, and Defense Council with the information regarding the hearing.
    • Prepare and file Pre-Trial Reports for the Court in accordance to assessment to aid the Court in a bond decision.
    • Notify Prosecutor's Office daily of Probable Cause Arrests and eligibility for CR 26 Pre-Trial Release.
    • Complete risk assessments in accordance with Indiana Risk Assessment (IRAS). Participate in mandatory communication with the Indiana Court Information Technology Extranet (INcite) to complete said risk assessments, per Indiana Probation Standards.
    • Maintain Certification for INcite.
    • Occasionally serve on 24-hour call, respond to emergencies as needed.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field.
    • Must be 21 years of age.
    • The ability to pass the Certified Probation officer certification by the Indiana Office of Court Services.
    • The ability to pass and maintain an Indiana Risk Assessment certification.
    • The ability to pass a drug test.
    • Complete 12 hours of continuing education each year, including Evidence Based Practices.
    • Working knowledge of the Indiana Criminal Code and Indiana Criminal Procedure.
    • Must maintain confidentiality of court proceedings and case files.

    2/25/25

    Truck Driver - Highway

    Full-Time - 42.4 hours

    Starting Wage: $21.81 per hour

    Responsibilities:

    • Operate various trucks and equipment in clearing and maintaining County rods and rights-of-way, including dump truck, pay loader, front-end loader, pugmill, chipper, excavator, grader, snow plow, paver, power broom, compaction rollers and pavement recycler.
    • Haul and spread road materials, including gravel, sand, top dirt, asphalt, and salt.
    • Install/remove permanent and emergency road signs, and install pavement and railroad crossing markings.
    • Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, including washing, maintaining fluid levels, lubricating, changing oil and tires, and record on maintenance log as required.
    • Operate chain saws, mowers, and chipper in removing weeds, brush and storm-damaged trees from rights-of-way, including road sides, culverts, guard rails, and bridges.
    • Lift and load pipes and guard rails, shoveling and spreading road patching materials and picking up trash.
    • Periodically operate semi-trailer to haul heavy equipment to/from work sites.
    • Periodically assist with flagging/traffic control at work sites, and assist in excavating ditch/drainage sites and install and repair tile and culverts as needed.
    • Serve on 24-hour call for emergency situations.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/HSE
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrated safe driving record.
    • Ability to meet all employer and Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test, medical exam, and not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
    • Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of safety policies and procedures and properly operate trucks, related equipment and tools, including dump truck, pay loader, pugmill, grader, front-end loader, chipper, snow plow, paver, power broom, compaction rollers, pavement recycler, chain saw, cutting torch, welding equipment, shovel rake, pruner, and various hand tools.
    • Working knowledge of and ability to physically and safely perform assigned duties which may involve sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods, heavy lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects, reaching, bending, and grasping objects.
    • Ability to work with or be exposed to violent/irate individuals and respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.

    2/5/25

    Merit Deputy - Sheriff's Office

    Full-Time - 12-hour shift

    Starting Wage: $29.70 per hour

    Responsibilities: 

    • Enforce local and state laws by implementing effective policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes to protect the lives and property of the people.
    • Regularly patrol all roads within the County and other designated areas, ensuring the security of residences and businesses, investigate and report suspicious or unlawful activities, and perform necessary actions to ensure the proper enforcement of applicable laws.
    • Monitor radio and other communication devices and respond to citizens' calls of distress and complaints of alleged unlawful activity.  Assess and bring situations under control and take statements from victims and witnesses.  Provide appropriate assistance and unsure the lawful apprehension and arrest of criminal offenders as required by law.
    • Perform vehicle stops, including checking for proper licensing and registration, enforce traffic laws and speed limits, issue warnings and/or citations, administer roadside sobriety tests as necessary, and effect arrests as warranted.
    • Respond to and investigate traffic accidents. Assess extent of personal injuries, request emergency assistance, aid the injured, regulate and direct traffic, escort emergency vehicles and assist stranded motorists.  Tag and dispose of abandoned vehicles as needed.
    • Pursue suspect in vehicle and/or on foot, subdue and arrest suspects, advise of constitutional rights, search suspects/arrestees, seize weapons and/or contraband, and transport to detention facility.
    • Respond to residential and business alarms, investigate potential unlawful activity and initiate appropriate action to properly enforce applicable laws and/or protect the lives and property of the public.
    • Investigate misdemeanors and felony complaints for crimes against people, animals and/or property and missing persons.  Investigate illegal possession, distribution, and sale of controlled substances.
    • Maintain knowledge of criminal activities in the area.
    • Secure, protect, and document crime scenes.  Collect and preserve evidence, maintain chain of custody of evidence.  Locate witnesses of criminal activities, interview and/or interrogate witnesses/suspects, and protect and/or counsel victims and witnesses.
    • Conduct searches of both persons and property with and without a warrant in accordance with the law.
    • Prepare and submit to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
    • Inspect condition of assigned vehicle and equipment and maintain uniform in a neat and professional manner.
    • Maintain confidentiality and security of information/cases.
    • Serve on 24-hour call for emergencies and respond to emergencies from an off-duty status.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/HSE
    • Must be at least 21 years of age.
    • Completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for law enforcement officers.  Possession of or ability to obtain handgun/firearm certification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
    • Possession of or ability to obtain/retain First Aid and CPR certification.
    • Ability to meet all Departmental hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug screen and written, medical, and psychological exams.
    • Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department, to perform standardized patrol operations and take authoritative action as situations demand.
    • Thorough knowledge of community geography and police jurisdiction/boundaries, and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
    • Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment and weapons, including but not limited to computer, keyboard, camera, vehicle, radio, binoculars, breathalyzer, rifle, handgun, shotgun, and handcuffs.
    • Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures, and limitations.
    • Ability to work extended, irregular, evening, and/or weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, surveillance or transports, sometimes overnight.
    • Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

    5/3/24

    Housekeeper 

    Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 5-hour shift based on availability - hours are flexible

    Starting Wage: $17.80 per hour

    Responsibilities:

    • Clean offices, meeting rooms, courtrooms, hallways, stairwells, entrances and elevators, including emptying trash cans, cleaning table tops, dusting, cleaning and polishing furniture, upholstery, walls, doors and woodwork, blinds, windows and window sills.
    • Clean and disinfect bathrooms
    • Vacuum, sweep, mop and dust

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/HSE
    • Pre-employment drug screen and background check
    • Able to stay on task and work independently
    • Ability to work near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust and dirt
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time, lifting/carrying under 25 lbs, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/carrying objects and pushing/pulling.

    5/3/24

    Work Release Officer 

    Full-Time - 40 hours - Varying schedule

    Starting Wage: $22.66 per hour

    Responsibilities:

    • Enforce local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
    • Check inmates in and out of facility to be released for work, give breathalyzer tests, and search for weapons and other contraband when returning to the facility.  Perform weekly comparison of inmates work hours and time spent out of facility.
    • Drive inmates to bank and court.  Maintain contact with inmates utilizing Sunday pass.
    • Dispense prescribed medications and maintain accurate medication logs.
    • Perform booking procedures for new inmates, including performing drug test, assigning room, and logging personal information into master file.
    • Maintain accurate files and paperwork, including medical and medication logs, room assignments, and master file.
    • Monitor inmates' activities and behaviors, ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations, and report all unusual and/or unruly activity to appropriate supervisor.
    • Regularly inspect facility, ensuring security and monitoring the general health and welfare condition of inmates, and ensuring cleanliness and security of cell areas.  Regularly search rooms, checking for illegal content, weapons, or other contraband.
    • Answer telephone and greet jail office visitors, determine nature of call, respond to inquiries regarding detainee of the facility and/or route caller to appropriate person or department.
    • Maintain inventory of supplies, ordering when needed.
    • Make copies of inmate check stubs to ensure rent is paid and determine weekly fees.
    • Perform related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • High School diploma/HSE
    • Ability to meet all employer and Departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug screen.
    • Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment, including computer, breathalyzer, and drug/narcotic identification kit.
    • Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace.
    • Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
    • Ability to work irregular, extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.
    • Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

    5/3/24

    Confinement Officer - (Jailer)

    Full Time - 40 hours - Schedule Varies

    Starting Wage: $25.04 per hour

    Responsibilities:

    • Serve as Jail Officer for the Kosciusko County Jail, responsible for maintaining security and order within the facility.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma/HSE
    • Enforce local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
    • Maintain interior and exterior security of jail facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, operating electronic and digital door controls, monitoring activities of detainees, and conducting patrols.  Maintain accurate accounting of all detainees, including conducting periodic cell checks, roll calls, head counts of detainees in assigned areas and opening and closing of cell block doors.
    • Perform booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing, fingerprinting, entering required information on the computer, completing required forms and intake reports, receiving and receipting money and personal property, and searching detainees for weapons and contraband.  Register sex offenders.
    • Perform bonding procedures by completing required forms, receiving and receipting bond money, writing check to Clerk of the Courts, returning personal belongings and releasing detainee.
    • Oversee detainee in allowable activities, such as telephone calls, commissary purchases, counsel, and family visitations.  Distribute daily meals and ensure all trays are removed from cellblocks.  Ensure personal hygiene of detainees and cleanliness of cell areas, accounting for all cleaning supplies and equipment issued to detainees.
    • Provide detainees with prescribed medications according to orders of physician. Follow department procedures to ensure detainees receive proper medical attention.
    • Ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations, record and report inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel, and take appropriate action to correct any problems that arise.  Properly secure and/or physically restrain violent and uncontrollable detainees as situations demand.
    • Transport and/or escort individuals detained by the County to various locations including court, Department of Corrections, or medical facilities and hospitals, appointments, recreation, library and other meeting activities.
    • Supervise and direct daily activities of Trustees, including making work assignment and assuring proper accomplishments of duties.
    • Respond to inquiries from family members, attorneys and members of the general public regarding visitation and status of individual detainees.
    • Respond to detainee grievances following established chain of command procedures.
    • Maintain and update institution logs, incident reports, daily activity reports, booking/release records and medical records.  Submit all reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
    • Receive, sort and log incoming and outgoing mail and personal items for detainees as required.

    5/3/24

    Kosciusko County Government is an equal opportunity employer
      
    Applications can be found on this website or in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Courthouse, 100 W Center Street, Warsaw, IN. Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.