Description

Eligibility: Be a resident of rural Marshall County, or one of the communities in which the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office provides contract law enforcement coverage. Be over the age of 50 and retired from full-time employment. Be able to provide at least two emergency/family contacts that are willing to be called by the Sheriff’s Office if necessary.Service Description: The Senior Check Program was developed to offer a means of providing the elderly citizens in the county an enhanced sense of safety and service. AKA: Background Checks: Performed on Sheriffs' Office EmployeesComments:*Directs the sworn personnel of the Sheriff's Office to have closer, one-on-one contact with those elderly individuals who may need their assistance the most. *Provides access to the Sheriff's office more directly through a designated Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office will be in contact with them on a periodic basis to enhance communication. *Applicants may participate in the “Operation Identification” program (Deputy Sheriff come to their home to assist in registering their personal property in the system. *Applications may be completed at the Sheriff's office or on line.*Service area is offered only to the area that is contracted with the Sheriff's office. *Does not include larger cities such as Marshalltown that have their own law enforcement.*Contact for this program: Deputy Steve Hoffman at 641-754-6380.For additional information, please call the provider directly or LifeLong Links at 866-468-7887 to be connected with a Specialist at your local Agency on Aging.

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