Deputy Sheriff Job at Fairfield County, Ohio, Lancaster, OH

  • Fairfield County, Ohio
  • Lancaster, OH

Job Description

Job Title

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Rotating shift

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