Deputy Sheriff

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is seeking a patrol deputy to respond to a wide range of citizen calls for service and to patrol an assigned district. This role includes handling traffic issues, domestic disputes, and investigations, while maintaining records and testifying in court.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and OPOTA certification, with duties spanning vehicle operation, evidence handling, and collaboration with other agencies.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned districts and responds to calls for service.
• Responds to calls in schools and other locations, taking appropriate action.
• Identifies and addresses traffic flow and hazards; observes for dangerous conditions.
• Investigates, reports, and clears traffic accidents.
• Intervenes in domestic disputes; assists in arrests as needed.
• Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence; conducts stakeouts or surveillance.
• Writes accurate reports and uses a computer to disseminate information.
• Operates a patrol vehicle and maintains police equipment.
• Testifies in court and works with other agencies as required.
• Participates in meetings and required training.

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Oral and written communication

Investigative ability

Computer report writing

Dealing with irate citizens

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OPOTA Certification for Law Enforcement

Tools

MDT

Firearms

Job description

Job Duties

• 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.


• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.