Deputy Sheriff - Certified Officers

Delaware County, Ohio; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tattoo policy allowed

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly degree bonus

Medical/dental/vision

Wellness program incentive

Training opportunities

Academy while earning salary

Job summary

Delaware County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified applicants for a Deputy Sheriff Cadet position under the OPOTA pathway. Eligibility is limited to candidates already enrolled in an OPOTA Academy or with OPOTA certification; an eligibility list is being built as of April 2026.

The role offers a progressive work environment, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• Completion of a secondary education or equivalent plus certification from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record.
• Physical abilities test as part of the interview process.

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.
• 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.
• Takes statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Interrogates suspects and makes arrests.
• Represents the Sheriff's Office in the community including organizing and conducting community meetings and crime prevention programs.
• Speaks to community groups, schools, and other organizations on law enforcement issues.
• Educates the public in law enforcement practices and application of the law.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OPOTA certification/Training

Job description

Objectives

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

Eligibility

THIS IS FOR CANDIDATES ALREADY ENROLLED IN A OPOTA ACADEMY OR ALREADY HAVE THEIR OPOTA CERTIFICATION ONLY.

CURRENTLY BUILDING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST AS OF APRIL 2026.

Benefit Information

• Progressive work environment: tattoos allowed (within policy).
• Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
• Multiple specialized units for career growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Physical fitness incentive.
• 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.

Pay Scale (2026)

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

Application Requirements

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 keep in mind that successful completion of the physical abilities testing is required to be eligible for interview. However, passing the physical testing does not guarantee that one will receive an invitation to interview.

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

Job Standards

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V