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NOTICE OF MERIT DEPUTY TESTING

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department in Indiana is now accepting Employment Interest Forms for the position of Sheriff’s Deputy/County Police Officer. 

Those interested should complete the one-page “Employment Interest Form” and return it to the Sheriff’s Department no later than 3:00p.m., local time, November 14, 2025. 

The employment interest form can be returned via U.S. Mail, (Major Chris Holder, 107 West Taylor Street, Shelbyville, IN, 46176), in person; (during normal business hours, 8a-4p Monday thru Friday excluding holidays) or via email to chris.holder@co.shelby.in.us.

Agility and written tests will be conducted on November 22, 2025.

Interested participants will be notified of the time and location of testing by email.

Participants who pass the physical agility test will proceed to the written test phase.

Participants passing agility and written tests will be required to complete a full employment application and pass the in-depth background investigation.

It is highly recommended that participants begin preparing for the agility test now.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department uses the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy’s “exit standards” as the passing criteria to continue to the written testing. For information on preparing for the agility test and exit standards go to https://www.in.gov/ilea/physical-fitness-standards/.

You must have a valid email address as all notifications will be made by email.

Must be 21 to apply.

Do not call the Sheriff’s Office to inquire about the process, we will notify you.

Lateral officer pay is commensurate with work experience, education, and certifications.  Lateral officers will not take written or physical agility tests. 

For more information and the Employee Interest Form go to: https://www.in.gov/counties/shelby/human-resources/hr-open-positions/