What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Fairfield County, Ohio?
Salary
$61,796.80 - $74,422.40 Annually
Location
Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
306-3
Department
SHERIFF CIVIL
Opening Date
05/08/2025
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.
Duties
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.
Qualifications
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
Working Conditions
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.
NOTE: The lists of Job Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are not necessarily all inclusive.
01
Do you have a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certificate?
Employer Fairfield County Ohio
Address 210 E. Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
Phone 740-652-7880
Website https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/
$61,796.80 - $74,422.40 Annually
Location
Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
306-3
Department
SHERIFF CIVIL
Opening Date
05/08/2025
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
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.
Duties
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.
Qualifications
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
Working Conditions
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.
NOTE: The lists of Job Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are not necessarily all inclusive.
01
Do you have a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certificate?
- Yes
- Currently Enrolled - must provide BAS number on Personal History Questionairre
- No
- No but I am certified in another state
Employer Fairfield County Ohio
Address 210 E. Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
Phone 740-652-7880
Website https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/
Salary : $61,797 - $74,422
