Deputy Sheriff - Certified Officers

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• Progressive work environment: tattoos allowed (within policy).
• Multiple specialized units for career growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Physical fitness incentive.
• Training opportunities.
• Attend Ohio Peace Officer academy while earning salary as a Deputy Cadet (for non-certified candidates).
• Benefits package includes:
  Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and employee wellness program incentive.

Hire $35.02

1 Year $39.41

3 Years $44.13

5 Years $48.14

Required part of the interview process is a physical abilities test. The test will consist of push‑ups and sit‑ups timed for 1 minute and a 1.5‑mile run based on OPOTC age and gender standards. Successful completion is required to be eligible for interview, but passing does not guarantee an invitation.

Incumbent is a Sworn and Certified Peace Officer. Must complete secondary education or equivalent plus certification from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council. Must be able to properly administer first aid / CPR, have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record.

• 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.
• Patrols assigned area.
• Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched.
• Apprehends violators of the law.
• Performs vacant house and business checks.
• Controls traffic.
• Transports prisoners.
• Provides county court and county building security as assigned.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and other equipment.
• Prepares accurate and complete reports relative to each situation.
• Investigates criminal activity including performing full investigation of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses.
• Evaluates reported felony and misdemeanor offenses in assigned area.
• Takes statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Contacts complainants and witnesses in follow‑up investigations.
• Interrogates suspects and makes arrests.
• Provides surveillance of locations or persons as assigned.
• Prepares criminal case files and develops probable cause of issuance of arrest or search warrants.
• Appears in court as a witness when required.
• Represents the Sheriff's Office in the community, including organizing and conducting community meetings and crime prevention program.
• Works closely with residents and community management to resolve problems in assigned area.
• Speaks to community groups, schools, and other organizations on law enforcement issues.
• Educates the public in law enforcement practices and application of the law.
• Ensures the proper delivery of legal notices, including executing warrants for arrest, search warrants, and probate court orders.
• Serves individuals with summons, attachments, and other legal notices as issued by the court.
• Receives and coordinates requests for process service.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of time, place, and manner of serving legal notices and status of court orders.
• Prepares reports required by courts in response to legal documents.
• Submits reports to supervisor on daily activities and performs other related duties as assigned.

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