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It is our hope that you will find this site interesting and informative. As an elected official, I view myself as a steward of this esteemed office, and I am committed to upholding the sacred trust the citizens of Lake County Indiana have placed in me. We are all fortunate to be a part of a community that is strengthened by strong values and enriched through natural and cultural diversity.

Our mission at the Lake County Sheriff's Department is to enhance the quality of life in Lake County by serving and protecting our community through excellent law enforcement services. We are proud of the services we provide and equally proud of the confidence the public has in us and our capabilities. Together we will make a difference, and in so doing preserve the quality of life we all enjoy, not only for ourselves, but for future generations as well.

 

RECENT NEWS

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE (VIPS) PROGRAM

Are you an upstanding Lake County resident looking for a way to serve your community?  We may have the perfect opportunity for you!

I’m pleased to announce the Lake County Sheriff’s Department Volunteers in Police Service program, or VIPS.

WHAT IS VIPS?

It’s a new initiative training individuals to serve as positive ambassadors for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department in communities we serve. Volunteers will help with operations including traffic control, emergency management, community events and funeral escorts.  Volunteers will perform non-law enforcement services that can help supplement and support sworn officers and career service employees.  VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ARE UNPAID. VIPS team members are not considered to be employees of the Lake County Police Department and may not represent themselves as law enforcement officers or Lake County Sheriff’s Department employees.

HOW TO JOIN VIPS

To become a member of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department VIPS team you must:

• Submit a completed application (available for download at www.lakecountysheriff.com)
• Pass a criminal background and driver history check
• Pass a drug test
• Submit fingerprints
• Successfully complete interview process

We’re looking for people ages 21+ with good moral character and an extremely flexible schedule.  All candidates should be in good physical condition and pass background and reference checks.  They should also have a good driving record and no convictions.  Applicants who pass the vetting process must successfully complete 40 hours of training. Once accepted, VIPS team members will have a minimum monthly hour requirement to maintain their volunteer status. Team members will be scheduled as needed.

Want to find out more?  Visit www.lakecountysheriff.com.  You’ll find the application and a program summary.

Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.

Click to download LCPD VIPS Summary

Click to download LCPD VIPS Application

Click to download LCPD VIPS Workplace Acknowledgement

 

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

The Lake County Sheriff's Department will begin screening applicants to establish an eligibility list for employment for the position of Probationary Correctional Officer.  Anyone interested in a career in the field of Corrections may download an application below.

Please return completed applications to:

J-2 Building

Lake County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff's Office - Lauren N Chambers

2293 N. Main Street

Crown Point, Indiana 46307

or Email to: [email protected]

Click to download Corrections Application