Deputy Sheriff - Cadet

Delaware County Sheriff's Office; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tattoo-friendly policy

Yearly degree bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Academy while employed

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

Delaware County Sheriff's Office in Ohio is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to preserve the peace, patrol assigned areas, and respond to incidents. The role requires completion of secondary education or equivalent, plus OPOTC certification, with a valid Ohio driver’s license and a clean record.

You will join a sworn team with opportunities for growth and academy pathways. The position includes a structured hiring process and potential advancement; incumbents may serve as a sworn Peace Officer and

Qualifications

• Must have completed secondary education or equivalent and be certified by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council (OPOTC).
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and a clean criminal record.
• First aid/CPR certification preferred or required.
• Incumbent is a sworn and certified Peace Officer.

Responsibilities

• Preserve the peace and enforce Ohio laws as a sworn Peace Officer for Delaware County.
• Patrol assigned areas and respond to criminal and civil calls.
• Apprehend violators and conduct full investigations of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses.
• Prepare criminal case files and reports; testify in court as required.
• Provide security for county buildings and court facilities; transport prisoners.
• Engage with the community through meetings and crime prevention programs.

Skills

Physical fitness

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

OPOTC certification

Job description

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NON-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A SPRING ACADEMY*

Benefit Information

• Progressive work environment: tattoos allowed (within policy).
• Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
• Multiple specialized units for career growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Training opportunities.
• Attend Ohio Peace Officer academy while earning salary as a Deputy Cadet (For non-certified candidates).
• Benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and employee wellness program incentive.

A candidate with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff

Pay Scale (2026)

• Hire $35.02
• 1 Year $39.41
• 3 Years $44.13
• 5 Years $48.14

Hiring Process Steps

• Application Submitted
• Physical Fitness Testing
• Panel Interview
• Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
• Background Investigation
• Conditional Offer
• PRADCO Assessment (Psychological Evaluation)
• Second Interview with Command Staff
• Academy Physical Fitness Testing
• Drug Screen and Medical Exam
• Final Interview with Sheriff Balzer

A required part of the interview process for the position of Deputy Sheriff is a physical abilities test. The physical fitness assessment will consist of push-ups and sit-ups timed for 1 minute and a 1.5 mile run based on OPOTC age and gender standards.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.

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 Sergeant and may function as Shift Sergeant in his or her absence.

Completion of a secondary education 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Delaware 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 program
• 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 service
• Maintains complete and accurate records of time, place, and manner of serving legal notices and status of court orders
• Prepares reports required by courts in response to legal documents
• Submits reports to supervisor on daily activities and performs other related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V