Deputy Sheriff

Job Title: Deputy Sheriff Posting Dates: Open / Non-Expiring Department/Address: Marion County Sheriff's Office Position Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Variable / 12-hour shifts Pay Range: $27.09/hr. -- $34.06/hr. + longevity Contact Information: 740-382-8244 FLSA: Bargaining Unit / FOP How to apply: Submit requests to Captain Ryan Zempter in person or at [email protected]

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OBJECTIVE:**

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency that aims to provide a high level of professional services to the citizens and visitors of Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Lateral transfers will be accepted and candidates with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff.

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 Lieutenant. Incumbent must have a high school diploma 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 JOB 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 Marion 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 programs

Works closely with residents and community management to resolve problems in assigned area

Speaks to community groups, schools, and other organizations