Deputy Sheriff

Hancock County Sheriff's Office•Findlay, OH

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About The Position

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office located in Findlay, OH is a law enforcement organization that strives to provide professional services to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, maintain human rights, protect property, and preserve life. The department operates with a philosophy that allows law enforcement and the community residents to work together to prevent and solve crimes. Must be OPOTA certified or actively in the academy. This is full-time work for a deputy sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff will be responsible for enforcing state laws and local ordinances and responding to calls for service, including but not limited to traffic crashes, domestic disputes, burglaries, etc. Uses computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software to determine locations of calls; observes assigned areas to detect suspicious activity; testifies in court; responds to emergencies and backs up other officers as needed; operates firearms, radio, radar, and other police-related equipment; communicates with fellow officers, complainants, suspects, and victims; and serves individuals with warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other legal notices as issued by the court.

Requirements

Must have knowledge of state and criminal laws
Able to operate a motor vehicle
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Effectively deal with the public
React well in an emergency situation
Withstand vigorous physical activity
Knowledge of firearms usage
Willing to perform shift work
Willing to work holidays/weekends and Overtime.
High school diploma/GED
Valid Ohio driver’s license
Pass extensive background check
No felony convictions
Applicants subject to drug screening
Must be OPOTA certified or actively in the academy

Responsibilities

Enforcing state laws and local ordinances
Responding to calls for service, including but not limited to traffic crashes, domestic disputes, burglaries, etc.
Using computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software to determine locations of calls
Observing assigned areas to detect suspicious activity
Testifying in court
Responding to emergencies and backs up other officers as needed
Operating firearms, radio, radar, and other police-related equipment
Communicating with fellow officers, complainants, suspects, and victims
Serving individuals with warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other legal notices as issued by the court