Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Police Officer

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS-LE

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & Sick Leave

Medical, dental, vision, life

Flexible spending account-healthcare

Health reimbursement account

Long‑term disability

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office is seeking experienced patrol officers for full-time positions across OH. The agency emphasizes evidence-based policing and offers training, specialization, and growth opportunities. 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications include Ohio OPOTA Peace Officer Certification, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid drivers license. Competitive benefits are provided by the county.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active OH OPOTA Peace Officer Certification.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Patrol County areas; enforce state motor vehicle and criminal laws; maintain high visibility.
• Conduct proactive patrols; build positive contacts with residents.
• Prepare and submit electronic reports.
• Respond to traffic accidents; secure scenes; assist injured persons as needed.
• Investigate public complaints; testify in court when required.
• Safeguard crime scenes and preserve evidence; perform related duties.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

OPOTA Peace Officer Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), founded in 1803, is Ohio's third‑largest sheriff's office. HCSO has approximately 900 employees dedicated to ensuring the safety of nearly one million residents who call Hamilton County Home.

We are looking for experienced police officers from OH, KY and IN for full‑time Patrol Section positions. Our agency is progressive, and we practice evidence‑based and research‑based policing strategies to reduce crime and control disorder. These strategies include intelligence‑led policing, problem‑oriented policing, community‑oriented policing, crime analysis, and intelligence analysis. Enforcement Officers have a very wide range of opportunities for training, specialization, and personal growth.

Job Duties

• Patrols County areas as assigned, conducting patrol activities by protecting the life and property of citizens, enforcing State motor vehicle laws and criminal laws; maintains high visibility and is alert to criminal activities per information furnished by radio communication, observation, and other sources.
• Conducts proactive patrols, increases crime prevention awareness within his or her patrol area, and regularly develops contact with citizens.
• Prepares and submits electronic reports pertaining to crimes, incidents, activities, and other violations.
• Responds as directed to scenes of traffic accidents; keeps bystanders out of danger; safeguards property as required; gives assistance to injured persons as required; investigates conditions and the cause of the accident.
• Investigate public complaints.
• May appear and testify in court on traffic, criminal or civil cases.
• As assigned, safeguards crime scenes and preserves physical evidence relating to various crimes.
• Performs related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Valid and active Ohio (OPOTA) Peace Officer Certification with no more than 1-year break in service.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; Federal, State, and local laws; law enforcement practices and procedures; safety and security practices and procedures; public relations; court processes and procedures.
• Must be willing to work 12‑hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to complete our background check process successfully.

Salary

• <1 year $69,596.80
• 1 year $73,275.89
• 2 years $76,919.13
• 3 years $81,165.69
• 4 years $90,625.60

Benefits

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS-LE)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Sick**
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account-healthcare
• Health reimbursement account
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance-healthcare
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Marathon Health employee clinic
• Officer Wellness Support Team
• Uniform Allowance
• Prior Service with another Ohio agency may count as service credit towards vacation/sick time.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.