Deputy Sheriff - Certified Officers

Delaware County, OH • Delaware, OH

357d • $31,921 - $43

About The Position

The position of Deputy Sheriff involves performing a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb, and property. The incumbent is a Sworn and Certified Peace Officer who reports to the Shift Sergeant and may function as Shift Sergeant in his or her absence. The role requires the completion of a secondary education or equivalent, along with certification from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council. Candidates must be able to administer first aid/CPR, possess a valid Ohio driver's license, and maintain a clean criminal record. The work consists of complex, varied, non-standardized tasks requiring the application of numerous laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. The incumbent must be able to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Completion of a secondary education or equivalent.
• Certification from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council.
• Ability to properly administer first aid/CPR.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Clean criminal record.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in law enforcement.
• Graduate degree for yearly bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Preserve the peace and enforce the laws of the state of Ohio.
• Protect the life and property of citizens as a sworn Peace Officer of Delaware County.
• Patrol assigned area.
• Respond to criminal and civil calls as dispatched.
• Apprehend violators of the law.
• Perform vacant house and business checks.
• Control traffic.
• Transport prisoners.
• Provide county court and county building security as assigned.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and other equipment.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports relative to each situation.
• Investigate criminal activity including performing full investigation of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses.
• Evaluate reported felony and misdemeanor offenses in assigned area.
• Take statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Contact complainants and witnesses in follow-up investigations.
• Interrogate suspects and make arrests.
• Provide surveillance of locations or persons as assigned.
• Prepare criminal case files and develop probable cause for issuance of arrest or search warrants.
• Appear in court as a witness when required.
• Represent the Sheriff's Office in the community including organizing and conducting community meetings and crime prevention programs.
• Work closely with residents and community management to resolve problems in assigned area.
• Speak to community groups, schools, and other organizations on law enforcement issues.
• Educate the public in law enforcement practices and application of the law.
• Ensure the proper delivery of legal notices including executing warrants for arrest, search warrants, and probate court orders.
• Serve individuals with summons, attachments, and other legal notices as issued by the court.
• Receive and coordinate requests for process service.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of time, place, and manner of serving legal notices and status of court orders.
• Prepare reports required by courts in response to legal documents.
• Submit reports to supervisor on daily activities and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Progressive work environment: tattoos allowed (within policy).
• Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
• Multiple specialized units for career growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Physical fitness incentive.
• Training opportunities.
• Benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and employee wellness program incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED