Clark County Sheriff’s Office - Merit Deputy Selection Process Announcement

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy. Applicants with a current ILEA Tier I Basic Academy certification may receive preferential employment consideration. Visit the Clark County Sheriff’s Office website at www.clarkcosheriff.com to access the CCSO application and follow the instructions provided to submit your application. The application deadline for this position is August 25, 2023.

The initial phases of the Merit Deputy Selection Process are described below:

Phase I – Written Examination: Saturday, September 9, 2023 (Time to be Determined)

Phase 2 – Physical Abilities Testing: Saturday, September 23, 2023 (Time to be Determined)

ILEA Entrance Standards

Test: Vertical Jump   Standard: 13.5 Inches

Test: One Minute Sit-ups   Standard: 24

Test: 300 Meter Run   Standard: 82 Seconds

Test: Maximum Push-ups   Standard: 21

Test: 1.5 Mile Run   Standard: 18 Minutes, 56 Seconds

ILEA Exit Standards

Test: Vertical Jump    Standard: 16 Inches

Test: One Minute Sit-ups   Standard: 29

Test: 300 Meter Run   Standard: 71 Seconds

Test: Maximum Push-ups   Standard: 25

Test: 1.5 Mile Run   Standard: 16 Minutes, 28 Seconds

Applicants submitting a timely application and meeting the eligibility requirements of the position will receive an invitation email with specific information regarding these phases of the selection process.

Phase 3 – Sheriff’s Merit Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday September 27, Thursday September 28, and Friday September 29, 2023.  

Applicants successfully completing Phases I and II will receive an invitation email with specific information regarding this phase of the selection process.

Inquiries regarding this process should be directed to Assistant Chief Mark Grube at 812-283-4471, ext. 3156.