The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Applicants who have completed the Tier 1 Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certification will be exempt from the written exam however they will need to complete the physical agility portion of the test.

Application deadline is February 8 at 4:00 p.m. Applications are available on our website, located at: www.putnam-sheriff.org, by emailing a request to tom.sutherlin@co.putnam.in.us or by picking one up in person at: 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle, IN 46135. Inquiries regarding this position should be made to Chief Deputy Tom Sutherlin at (765) 653-3211.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a written and physical agility test on Saturday, February 11 at 9:00 am or Tuesday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Putnam County 911 Dispatch Center.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department offers a wide array of benefits to include:

Probationary salary: $49,537.00/ After first year $52,716.00

12 hours shifts (every other weekend off)                                  

Clothing Allowance

Insurance benefits for health, visions, dental and life                  

Take home vehicle