Deputy Sheriff

About the role

Under general supervision is responsible for patrolling an assigned district and responding to calls for service; may be assigned to the jail; performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to a wide variety of citizen calls for service, including calls to public schools, which demand a wide variety of actions;
• Identifies and addresses motor vehicle traffic flow and safety problems;
• Identifies hazards that place citizens at risk, such as damaged or missing stop signs, missing manhole covers, etc.;
• Identifies and addresses crime patterns on applicable cruiser district(s);
• Investigates, reports, and properly clears traffic accidents;
• Communicates with the public, peers, supervisors, and other units in oral and written form via radio, telephone, MDT, computer, and in person;
• Intervenes in domestic disputes; serves arrest warrants and/or makes arrests; searches persons; transports prisoners and other people;
• Identifies and collects evidence and preserves crime scenes; conducts stakeouts or surveillance, sometimes in plain clothes;
• Writes accurate, complete, and legible reports; uses a computer to gather and disseminate information;
• Handles, uses, and/or shoots firearms; Operates a motor vehicle;
• Maintains police vehicles and other equipment;
• Follows court call-in procedures for subpoenas; appears and/or testifies in court;
• Works with and makes referrals to other agencies;
• Participates in meetings; works in administrative positions; attends training as required.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and car insurance.
• Must have an O.P.O.T.A. Certification for Law Enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws, and regulations of the Sheriff's Office;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written;
• Ability to respond effectively to irate citizens and inmates;
• Ability to conduct investigations;
• Ability to use a computer and prepare reports.

Pay

Salary: $66,123.20 - $79,622.40 Annually

Schedule

Works six 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift with rotating days off (Off Mon/Tue, on Wed/Thu, off Fri/Sat/Sun, on Mon/Tue, off Wed/Thu, on Fri/Sat/Sun...) for a total of 80 hours in each pay-period. This is a uniformed patrol assignment, working outside, including in inclement weather, using a patrol vehicle as an office; may be required to work during other shifts; and may be assigned to the jail.

Location: 345 Lincoln Ave, Lancaster 43130, OH

Department: SHERIFF CIVIL