COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office has built a culture of service and integrity.
OUR CORE VALUES
OUR MISSION
The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office will strive for a safe and secure community through implementation of premiere law enforcement and corrections practices.
405.7 square miles
of unincorporated land in Elkhart County patrolled.
109,342 citizens
living in Elkhart County with the protection of ECSO.
67,930 calls
for service to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office.
"One of the reasons I've always liked being a part of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office is due to the diversity of the population we serve, as well as, the vast difference in the geographic areas in the county. We work in the urban areas in our northwestern corner and the rural farming communities in the south. The citizens we serve are also very supportive of our efforts to serve. I am frequently thanked by community members and also asked, 'what can we do to assist your agency?' Even though we wear brown, I feel that Elkhart County truly 'backs the blue.'"

Sheriff Jeff Siegel
"At ECSO we are truly focused on providing service to our community, and doing it according to the best practices for our profession. We have a strong commitment to teamwork among our divisions, and in working with other agencies to meet the community's needs."

Captain David Lanzen
"Being a member of the Sheriff’s Office has been truly rewarding. I am proud to work for an agency that focuses on serving the community. The positive feedback and stories shared with me over the years have emphasized how important it is to serve your community while treating others with honor and dignity. I am proud of this tradition and being able to serve others through the Sheriff’s Office."

Captain Michael Culp
"I am finishing up my 26th year with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office and am proud and honored to say that. The benefit that jumps out to me, on a personal level, is that the agency offers me the opportunity to serve the community, hoping to impact at least one person in a positive way. Working in Elkhart County also gives a sense of variety and freedom without the confines of working for a city or town agency."

Captain Brian Holloman
"Police Officers often encounter people when they're at their worst or at a very low point in their lives, either they are the ones who are in trouble or they have been victimized.
One of the most satisfying aspects of working as a law enforcement officer is the unique opportunity to show people a better way. They are usually a captive audience and, if treated kindly and with respect, they might be open to what you have to say. How you treat people can have a huge impact in someone’s life. It isn’t always about the life and death decisions, the day to day contact with people are just as important."

Captain Jim Smith
800 INMATES
safely housed at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility
Earn While You Learn
opportunities for you to begin working while you learn the job
200+ employees
protecting and serving Elkhart County every day
405.7 sq miles
of Elkhart County land within ECSO's jurisdiction.
67,930 calls
responded to by patrol officers each year
CAREERS
Now recruiting dedicated men and women
Are you looking for a job that is exciting and makes a difference? You have found the right place. Join the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office and start your career today.




