Updated: September 24th, 2019
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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DUTIES: Under direction: Drives patrol car to police assigned county areas and to aid in preventing crime, enforce laws, and respond to calls; observes area to detect suspicious activity; assists citizens, checks businesses and homes, responds to alarms, answers complaints, makes arrests, transports prisoners, administers first aid, etc.; operates police radio and communication equipment to transmit or receive information concerning suspects, motor vehicles, victims, incidents, arrests, complaints, etc.; conducts investigations; prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records; appears in court and testifies as necessary; operates and maintains firearms and other law enforcement equipment. Enforces traffic laws; responds to and investigates traffic accidents; checks on suspicious vehicles; calls tow to impound vehicles; provides traffic control as necessary; performs escort duties. Serves civil and criminal papers and court orders; prepares accurate, concise, and detailed reports and records relating to service process. Assists other units and works with other departments requiring assistance to incidents and/or emergency situations as requested. Performs miscellaneous law enforcement support duties; follows up on reports and cases; answers inquiries from public; maintains security of county facilities; maintains and services vehicles and equipment; maintains activities log; assists motorists and unlocks vehicles, etc.; may assume responsibility of officer in charge of scene. Attends department meetings, training sessions, and certification programs/courses as required. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Maintains required licenses and/or certifications, including firearms proficiency and driver’s license. Performs other related duties as assigned. Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary education or equivalent; possession of certificate of having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program per section 109.77(A) of Ohio Revised Code; ability to successfully pass required employment checks such as criminal record, background checks (including polygraph examination), intelligence, physical, mental, and work-related tests; one (1) month’s training and/or experience in public relations or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; must be, or have the ability to become, a commissioned deputy sheriff. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: – New employee – One (1) year. Tenured employee – Six (6) months. RATE OF PAY: – See contract for steps or contact appointing authority. APPLICATION: – Submit your resume and letter explaining qualifications. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: – Dave Evans, Human Resources Administrator POSTING ENDS: – Currently accepting applications. Be a U.S. Citizen. Be at least 21 years of age at the time your application is submitted. Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Have a valid OHIO State Driver’s License Be able to read, write and speak the English Language. Be O.P.O.T.A. certified per section 109.77 of the Ohio Revised Code. Vision: Must have corrected vision to 20/20. Prior Experience: Preferred but not required. Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Pickaway County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Sheriff (Patrol Division)
600 Island Rd.
Circleville, Ohio 43113
(740)474-2176
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