Town Marshal

The Town of Roachdale is accepting applications for a full-time Town Marshal. Applicants should be police officers who have completed at least Tier II ILEA with special attention paid to those who have completed Tier I ILEA.

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Benefits:

• Annual salary commensurate with experience and negotiable

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans available at no cost to the employee

• Employer provided life insurance with option to purchase additional

• Pre-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Time

• Sick Time

• In-service training opportunities

• Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF)

• Take home vehicle program

• Uniforms and equipment provided

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Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or a reciprocal institution. (Tier II minimum, Tier I preferred)

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be at least 21 years old at time of hire

• Shall be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate

• Shall possess a valid, unrestricted Indiana driver’s license (or obtain one within 60 days of becoming an Indiana resident)

• Good driving record

• Shall have no felony convictions and have not been convicted of any serious misdemeanor crimes including domestic violence or crimes that prohibit the possession and carrying of a firearm

• Shall not have been dishonorably discharged from the military

• Physically and mentally able to perform essential job functions

• Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better and corrected vision of 20/40 or better

• Be able to pass an extensive background investigation and security threat assessment

• Be of good moral character and possess a high degree of honesty and integrity

• Possess an acceptable level of verbal and written skills

• Possess an acceptable level of dexterity to successfully execute the essential duties and functions of the job

• Possess the ability to interact appropriately with the public, department members, elected officials, and others

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Minimum Duties:

• Patrol assigned areas on a regular basis to prevent and detect criminal activity

• Respond to emergency calls and provide assistance as needed

• Enforce laws, regulations, and town ordinances to maintain public order

• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and make arrests when necessary

• Write accurate, detailed reports on incidents, investigations, and arrests

• Conduct surveillance operations to gather intelligence

• Conduct ordinance enforcement

• Act as a command officer in charge of shift operations

• Provides training, instruction, evaluation and supervision of all assigned personnel, including work performance for completeness, accuracy, and compliance within established departmental standards

• Responds to calls for assistance from deputy and reserve marshals and assume scene command of critical incidents; controls and assess situations, identifies appropriate actions to preserve crime scenes, compiles critical information and coordinates activities with other jurisdictions

• Maintain continuing education requirements as mandated by the State of Indiana

• Maintain all equipment and vehicles in a clean and ready state of repair

• Prepare monthly operational reports for the Town Council

• Comply with all mandates and directives from the Town Council

 

Closing date for this position: May 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

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Any applications received after this date/time will not be considered for employment.

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Please visit the Town Office to pick up an application in person or  www.townofroachdale.org (click Employment Opportunities box at bottom of home page) to download the application.

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Application, resume, and any associated documentation must be submitted via one of the following methods:

• In-Person: 205 N. Indiana Street, Roachdale, IN 46172 Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Mail: PO Box 198, Roachdale, IN 46172. Must be received (not postmarked/mailed) by May 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

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