Deputy Sheriff - Cadet

Deputy Sheriff

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 - $35.02, 1 Year - $39.41, 3 Years - $44.13, 5 Years - $48.14

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 required part 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. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V