Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

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.

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.

Essential job functions include : preserving the peace and enforcing the laws of the state of Ohio; protecting the life and property of citizens as a sworn peace officer of Marion County; patrolling assigned area; responding to criminal and civil calls as dispatched; apprehending violators of the law; performing vacant house and business checks; controlling traffic; transporting prisoners; providing county court and county building security as assigned; maintaining assigned vehicle and other equipment; preparing accurate and complete reports relative to each situation; investigating criminal activity including performing full investigation of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses; evaluating reported felony and misdemeanor offenses in assigned area; taking statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses; contacting complainants and witnesses in follow-up investigations; interrogating suspects and making arrests; providing surveillance of locations or persons as assigned; preparing criminal case files and developing probable cause of issuance of arrest or search warrants; appearing in court as a witness when required; representing the sheriff's office in the community including organizing and conducting community meetings and crime prevention programs; working closely with residents and community management to resolve problems in assigned area; and speaking to community groups, schools, and other organizations.