Elkhart County Sheriff's Department
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574-533-8644 (law enforcement)
574-891-2100 (corrections)

Trevor Wendzonka
• General inquiries, public records requests and special events

Capt. Ron Robinson
• Administrative issues, civil process, sheriff's sales and recruiting

Capt. Sean Holmes
• Law enforcement and grant coordinator

Capt. Jeff Siegel
Lt. Jeff Troxel
Investigations and evidence

Capt. Brad Rogers
Lt. Jayna Chenoweth
• Corrections

Lt. Sam Naves
• Jail warden

Lt. Jim Bradberry
• Chaplaincy coordinator and
TRIAD liaison

Sgt. Mark Diamond
• Training and crash investigation

Sgt. Mike McHenry
• K-9 uni
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Sgt. Sheldon Brown
• Vehicle impounds

Randy Cripe
• Accreditation

Bill Fletcher
• Fiscal issues


Join our team

Our patrol staff has been recognized as one of the best in the state, and officers receive great pay and benefits in addition to training on the latest technology and tactics used in law enforcement.

Our corrections employees have a new facility in which to work, and Elkhart County is using cutting-edge technology and new methods to help inmates turn their lives around.

Employment tests are scheduled throughout the year, and dates are available by calling the county's personnel office at (574) 535-6725. Submit your application and background information, and join our team!

The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department strongly supports equal employment opportunity laws. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, gender, race, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Requirements for employment
Patrol officers

• At least 21 years of age
• U.S. citizen of good character
• Associates degree or 60 credits
• Valid driver's license

Corrections officers
• At least 18 years of age
• U.S. citizen of good character
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license

Tests and interviews
• Test of educational skills
• In-person interview
• Polygraph examination
• Physical assessment
• Psychological examination
• Drug screen
• Financial assessment
• Character assessment