Deputy Sheriff

Job Summary: Under general direction, protects life and property, investigates complaints, enforces state and municipal laws and serves warrants and civil processes in Ashland County.

Minimum Qualifications:

· United States Citizen

· Be (18) eighteen years of age

· High School Diploma or G.E.D.

· Valid Ohio Driver License

· Certified Ohio Peace Officer

· Pass a Physical Fitness Evaluation

Pass a Criminal History Examination

· Pass a Truth Verification Examination

· Pass a Physical, Drug and Alcohol Examination

· Pass a Psychological Examination

Essential Functions:

· Regular and predictable attendance

· Arrive on time for shift, be dependable, and maintain good attendance records

· Work in a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation in a variety of weather conditions

· Work overtime as necessary and directed

· Maintain the trust, faith and confidence of the Sheriff

· Support the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Ohio

· Support and enforce the administrative and operational policies of the Sheriff

· Make decisions aligned with the mission, goals, and directives of the Sheriff; Demonstrate appropriate respect for co-workers and supervisors

· Maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties

· Maintain a harmonious work relationship with other personnel and agencies

· Ensure the safety of the public and inmates by protecting them from harm

· Use physical force to control and arrest law violators and inmates

· Drive emergency vehicles under adverse and stressful conditions

· Qualify with firearms and other offensive and defensive weapons as required

· Work independent of direct supervision

· Use directed and self-directed work time in an efficient and effective manner

· Perform jobs, duties, tasks and assignments in a competent and proficient manner

· Be physically, mentally, medically and psychologically fit to perform duties

· Free of alcohol and/or drug dependency

Duties And Responsibilities:

· Respond to a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service

· Respond to civil unrest or riots

· Perform law enforcement patrol functions, on foot or in a vehicle

· Obtain and serve arrest warrants, summonses, subpoenas, search warrants, and other court documents

· Secure the scene of a crime, emergency, or disaster to prevent damage, loss, or injury

· Perform rescue and support functions at the scenes of accidents, emergencies, and disasters administering emergency first aid as necessary

· Search for suspects, witnesses, victims, missing persons and evidence

· Conduct administrative, civil and criminal investigations

· Interview victims, suspects, witnesses and informants

· Identify and collect evidence and maintain chain of evidence/custody, collect latent fingerprints, and photograph persons, evidence, accident and crime scenes

· Seize, impound, or confiscate vehicles, property, and contraband

· Perform traffic enforcement and related activities, e.g. conduct traffic stops, issue traffic citations and written warnings as appropriate, set-up and operate traffic controls, conduct OVI investigations including field sobriety tests, conduct traffic crash investigations

· Perform NCIC/LEADS inquires

· Direct traffic, using hand signals, flares, barricades, vehicles, etc.

· Perform public service functions including security checks and responding to alarm calls, providing assistance and information to the public, assisting other governmental agencies and emergency services personnel

· Notify next of kin of death and/or injury

· Observe, record, recall, and report incidents and information, communicating effectively verbally and in writing, detailing incidents and activities of those involved accurately and concisely, preparing grammatically correct reports, forms and correspondences in a timely manner

· Testify in court, depositions and hearings accurately and truthfully

· Inspect and maintain uniform, patrol vehicle and all other Sheriff’s Office equipment

· Operate a County motor vehicle, during all hours, in routine and emergency situations, under normal and adverse road and weather conditions in accordance with policy

· Transport authorized employees, citizens, inmates, and committed mental patients, using handcuffs and other restraints, when appropriate

· Pursue fleeing suspects, in a vehicle or on foot, according to policy

· Locate, identify, apprehend and arrest law violators using that force necessary to effect the arrest and overcoming resistance if necessary, conducting pat down and full searches

· Walk and/or run for long periods of time in extreme conditions and physically hazardous locations, sometimes sprinting; use body force to gain entrance or break through barriers; push and/or pull objects, vehicles or persons; lift, carry, and/or drag objects or persons; sit or stand for extended periods of time

· Attend training as required and meet training standards

· Maintain Ohio Peace Officer Training Council Peace Officer certification

· Successfully complete the ACSO Deputy Sheriff field training program

· Understand and comply with orders from a Superior Officer, Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

· Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Sheriff’s Office

· Make prudent and sound decisions and diffuse problem situations taking only appropriate and/or reasonable risks

· Withstand exposure to and deal appropriately with stress involved in dealing with hostile views, opinions, and behavior in antagonistic settings

· Seek/provide information using the Chain of Command

· Perform other duties at the direction of the Sheriff or his designee

Requisite Job Knowledge:

· Basic Law Enforcement practices and procedures

· Basic Correctional practices and procedures

· Local, state and federal laws

· Administrative, criminal, civil and constitutional law

· Basic emergency vehicle operations

· Village, city, township and Ashland County geography

Equipment Used:

Firearms to include handgun, shotgun and rifle, less lethal munitions, motor vehicles, emergency warning devices, MDT terminal/system, Radar/Laser measuring devices, digital/video/audio recording devices, emergency flares, fingerprint kit, evidence collection kit, automated external defibrillator, emergency first aid equipment, portable hand unit and mobile radio, computer, fax, copy machine and telephone, body armor, handcuffs, chemical agents, electronic restraint devices, and impact weapons.

Job Description Approval:

I have reviewed this job description and understand that it reflects the major work requirements, essential job functions and tasks for which I am responsible. I understand that this job description is not all-inclusive and that if I have questions, I can contact my supervisor for clarification. I acknowledge that I must follow all orders given to me by a superior officer unless the order is illegal, immoral or unethical.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,785.00 - $63,167.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Ashland, OH 44805 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashland, OH 44805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,785 - $63,167