The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff position.
According to the department, its deputies have responded to 5,735 calls for service, including traffic stops, between January 1 and October 7, 2026. During that same period, deputies recorded 251 field arrests.
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants who demonstrate qualities including integrity, dependability, good judgment, initiative, courage, and physical and mental endurance.
The department states that it provides modern equipment and opportunities for specialized training, along with opportunities for off-duty employment.
According to the department’s 2026 salary matrix, deputies with zero to two years of experience earn $58,489 annually. Those with three to eight years earn $60,682, while deputies with nine to 14 years earn $62,876.
Lateral applicants may be eligible to receive credit for their previous years of service with approval from the Pulaski County Council.
Those interested in applying can find an application on the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office website at https://pulaskionline.org/department/sheriffs-office/.
Completed applications should be delivered to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at 110 East Meridian Street in Winamac.
Anyone with questions can contact the department at 574-946-6655 and ask to be directed to Chief Deputy Seth Barton’s office. Questions can also be submitted through the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
