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Huntington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Huntington County provides a competitive benefit package to all full time employees after the successful completion of 45 days of employment including:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Account
  • PERF Retirement
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Program

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201 N. Jefferson St.
Huntington, IN 46750

Jail Officer-Jail

This position is responsible for maintaining control and ensuring safety of facility staff and inmates. Position is also responsible for maintaining security of facility, handling booking and bonding procedures, and handing facility rule/regulation compliance.

Candidates will be trained in First Aid/CPR, AED and Defensive Tactics. In addition, a successful candidate must also possess excellent communication and computer skills, along with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Candidate must be open to work hours and days of the week. Part time positions may have some scheduled shifts, and may be called for short-notice fill-in shifts. There are no specific number of minimum hours per month; preference given to employees who work at least one shift a month after training period.

There is a five (5) day training required, along with a specific number of hours training on-the-job. 

Assessors Office - Deputy Assessor

Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, preparing and entering various information into the computer system such as parcel transfers, parcel splits, parcel combinations, and sales data; then filing the documents appropriately. Additional duties include performing field inspections of property, documenting changes, and updating property values for real estate, personal property & mobile home properties in addition to other duties within the Assessor’s Office as assigned. Ability to attain level certification and continue required education to retain this certification.

Successful candidates must have excellent communication, organization and computer skills. Previous experience with property assessments is preferred. The ability to work on a variety of tasks, understand rules of confidentiality and public information, as well as be comfortable working with the public are required. Hours are from 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays. The pay rate for this position is up to $21.90 hourly.

HS Diploma/GED Required. Apply to the Human Resources Department- 201 N Jefferson, Room 106 - Huntington IN 46750.

Highway Department - Mechanic 

Responsibilities include performing a variety of maintenance, diagnostic, and repair duties including repairs to electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. The mechanic also performs welding and fabrication to trucks and truck beds, including cutting truck beds, re-welding, cutting and removing frames, and fabricating fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, and hitches for trucks. 

Must have a high school diploma or GED, and hold at least a class B CDL. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance. Ability to effectively communicate in a courteous and tactful manner with co-workers, foremen, truck drivers, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. This position requires the ability to prioritize critical repairs and maintenance and work in an effective manner.

Work hours are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Must be open to working extended hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Pay range is up to $27.81 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. 

Applications are accepted at the Highway Department, 1601 Riverside Drive, Huntington IN 46750, or Human Resources- 201 N Jefferson St- Room 106, Huntington IN 46750.  EOE

Community Corrections Department - Full Time and Part Time Living Unit Coordinators

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of participants of the work release program utilizing prescribed policies and procedures, ensures a secure, safe and humane environment for individuals serving executed sentences through the use of evidence based practices.

A successful candidate will have successfully completed a High School Diploma or GED and experience in the area of criminal justice, social work, or counseling.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to empower program participants to make life-changing decisions by providing appropriate and specific evaluation, analysis and problem-solving techniques.

A successful candidate must have the ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements, as well as work with a diverse group of people.

The hourly rate for this position is up to $19.81 per hour, based on experience. This position requires flexibility as needed outside of business hours and possibly weekends.