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2009 Merit Deputy Application

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Wed, 12/31/2008 - 01:00 — k9barry
Reference: MCSD5842
Location: Anderson, Indiana, United States
Employer: Madison County Sheriff's Department
Application deadline: CLOSED
Contact: Captain Rick Garrett
Url: http://www.madisoncountyindiana.us

The 2009 Merit Deputy Application packet can be picked up at the Sheriff's Department Records Division, or downloaded by clicking here (Adobe Reader required).  PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PACKET!

All phases of the process must be completed to be eligible for hire as a Merit Deputy. Please record the dates for the physical and written testing. You will not receive any additional reminder of the testing dates. Minimum requirements for a Merit Deputy are:

  • Must attain the age of 21 at the time of hire
  • Must be a Madison County resident at time of hire
  • Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license at time of hire
  • High school graduate or GED
  • No felony or misdemeanor criminal record
  • Must pass written, physical and psychological testing
  • Must pass extensive background investigation

The application process includes the following:

  • APPLICATION- All applications must be returned to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department on or before Friday, January 30, 2009 at 4:00 PM.

  • PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST- Applicants will be tested at the Madison County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM. Attached information is provided on the physical test. You must bring a signed medical release from a physician in order to take the physical agility test.

  • WRITTEN APPITUDE TEST- The Madison County Sheriff’s Department has contracted with an independent firm, Institute for Public Safety Personnel, to conduct the written testing. The test will be administered on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Anderson University- Hartung Hall. Written testing procedures are attached. All applicants must pass the physical agility testing before taking the written test.

All applicants who successfully complete the above testing will undergo an extensive background investigation, Sheriff’s Executive Staff interview and Merit Board interview. Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to contact Captain Rick Garrett at 765-646-4003 or rgarrett@madisoncty.com