Deputy Sheriff
Job Title:
Deputy Sheriff
Posting Dates:
Open / Non-Expiring
Department/Address:
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Position Type:
Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Variable / 12-hour shifts
Pay Range:
$28.44/hr. -- $35.76/hr. + longevity
Contact Information:
740-382-8244
FLSA:
Bargaining Unit / FOP
How to apply:
Submit requests to Captain Ryan Zempter in person or at rzempter@marioncountyohio.gov
OBJECTIVE:
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency that aims to provide a high level of professional services to the citizens and visitors of Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Lateral transfers will be accepted and candidates with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff.
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 Lieutenant. Incumbent must have a high school diploma 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.
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**ESSENTIAL JOB 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 Marion 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 programs
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 servic