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Fairfield County, OH

Deputy Sheriff

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$66K - $79K/yr

SHERIFF CIVIL Opening Date: 05/08/2025 Description Under general supervision is responsible for ... Intervenes in domestic disputes; serves arrest warrants and/or makes arrests; searches persons ...

Fairfield County Ohio

Deputy Sheriff

Lancaster, OH

$66K - $79K/yr

Intervenes in domestic disputes; serves arrest warrants and/or makes arrests; searches persons ... Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws, and regulations of the Sheriff ...

Knox County, OH

Jail Deputy

Mount Vernon, OH · On-site

$25.94/hr

In addition to the essential functions outlined above, a certified jailer of the Knox County Sheriff's Office performs the following specific duties. * Upon assuming duties each shift, review post ...

Knox County Ohio

Jail Deputy

Mount Vernon, OH · On-site

$25.94/hr

In addition to the essential functions outlined above, a certified jailer of the Knox County Sheriff's Office performs the following specific duties. Upon assuming duties each shift, review post ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Cadet

Delaware, OH • On-site

County of Delaware, OH
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$72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Salary : $72,841.60 Annually
Location : Delaware, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2501102
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Operation Services
Opening Date: 09/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: OPBA
Objectives
PLEASE READ THE POSTING IN ITS ENTIRETY
* NON-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A DECEMBER ACADEMY*
Benefit Information:
  • Progressive work environment: tattoos allowed (within policy)
  • Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
  • Multiple specialized units for career growth.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • 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.
**A candidate with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff**
Pay Scale (2026)Hire$35.021 Year$39.413 Years$44.135 Years$48.14
Hiring Process StepsApplication SubmittedPhysical Fitness Testing Panel InterviewComputerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)Background InvestigationConditional OfferPRADCO Assessment (Psychological Evaluation)Second Interview with Command StaffAcademy Physical Fitness TestingDrug Screen and Medical ExamFinal Interview with Sheriff Balzer
The application process requires 2 steps. Please note that ALL of the following steps must be completed for an applicant to be considered for interview:
Step 1: go to and complete an online application.
Step 2: Attend physical fitness testing.
*INFORMATION ON PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL*
A requiredpart of the interview process for the position of Deputy Sheriff is a physical abilities test. The physical fitness assessment 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.
Please keep in mind that successful completion of the physical abilities testing is required to be eligible for interview. However, passing the physical testing does not guarantee that one will receive an invitation to interview.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.
Job Standards
Incumbent is a Sworn and Certified Peace Officer. Incumbent performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property. Incumbent reports to the Shift Sergeant and may function as Shift Sergeant in his or her absence.
Completion of a secondary education or equivalent plus certification from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council. Must be able to properly administer first aid / CPR. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record.
Work consists of complex, varied, non-standardized tasks requiring application of numerous laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Incumbent is required to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis.
Essential Functions
  • Preserve the peace and enforce the laws of the state of Ohio.
  • Protects 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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Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.
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