Applications now being accepted

Confinement Officer Application

Complete the application below to be considered for a Confinement Officer position at the DeKalb County Jail.

Employment Application

Please answer every required question and review your application before submitting. The Sheriff's Office may contact you for additional information or next steps.

Fields marked with * are required. Do not enter a Social Security number, date of birth, driver's-license number, medical information, or other sensitive identification information.

Applicant information

Full legal name

Email address

Current mailing address

Primary phone

Alternate phone (optional)

Earliest available start date

Shift and schedule availability

Basic eligibility

These questions reflect minimum qualifications. Employment eligibility will be verified at the appropriate stage of the hiring process.

Are you at least 18 years old?

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Education and training

High school or GED program

City and state

Graduation or completion year

College, technical school, or other postsecondary education (optional)

Relevant training, licenses, or certifications (optional)

Employment history

List up to three employers, beginning with the most recent. Complete every field for each employer you list.

Most recent employer

Employer name

Employer phone

Employer address

Supervisor

Job title

Start date

End date

May we contact this employer?

Primary duties

Reason for leaving

Previous employer 2

Leave this entire section blank if it does not apply.

Employer name

Employer phone

Employer address

Supervisor

Job title

Start date

End date

May we contact this employer?

Primary duties

Reason for leaving

Previous employer 3

Leave this entire section blank if it does not apply.

Employer name

Employer phone

Employer address

Supervisor

Job title

Start date

End date

May we contact this employer?

Primary duties

Reason for leaving

Professional references

Provide three people who can speak to your qualifications. Do not list relatives.

Professional reference 1

Full name

Professional relationship

Phone

Email (optional)

Years known

Professional reference 2

Full name

Professional relationship

Phone

Email (optional)

Years known

Professional reference 3

Full name

Professional relationship

Phone

Email (optional)

Years known

Additional qualifications

Skills, experience, volunteer service, or other information relevant to this position (optional)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process may contact the Sheriff's Office at (260) 925-3365.

Applicant certificationI certify that the information in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that material false statements or omissions may disqualify me from employment or result in termination if hired.

Background-check authorization and electronic signature

I authorize the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and its authorized representatives to conduct employment-related criminal-history and other lawful background inquiries as permitted by law for the purpose of evaluating my application. I understand that I may receive and be asked to sign additional disclosures or authorizations before any third-party consumer report or fingerprint-based check is obtained. This authorization does not request medical information and does not replace any disclosure or authorization required by applicable law.

I have read and agree to the background-check authorization above.

Type your full legal name as your electronic signature

Signature date

By checking the authorization box, typing your full legal name, and entering the date, you intend to sign this application electronically.