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Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $72,841.60 a year
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff - Certified Officers
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $72,841.60 - $100,131.20 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Corrections Officer
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $26.83 - $30.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance

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Highway Patrol Trooper (Cadet)
State of Ohio - Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet —Columbus, OH
Possible disqualifiers: Recently used any drug of abuse that was not prescribed by a physician; recently used marijuana; ever sold or established a pattern of…
$25 an hour

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Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
$72,841.60 a year
Deputy Sheriff - Certified Officers
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
$72,841.60 - $100,131.20 a year

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Deputy Sheriff - Cadet

Delaware County, OH -
Delaware, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,841.60 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
State-specific police officer certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Salary

$72,841.60 Annually

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2501102

Department

Sheriff's Office

Division

Operation Services

Opening Date

09/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

OPBA

Objectives

PLEASE READ THE POSTING IN ITS ENTIRETY

* NON-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A DECEMBER ACADEMY*

Benefit Information:

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

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

Pay Scale (2026)

Hire

$35.02

1 Year

$39.41

3 Years

$44.13

5 Years

$48.14

Hiring Process Steps

Application Submitted

Physical Fitness Testing

Panel Interview

Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

Background Investigation

Conditional Offer

PRADCO Assessment (Psychological Evaluation)

Second Interview with Command Staff

Academy Physical Fitness Testing

Drug Screen and Medical Exam

Final Interview with Sheriff Balzer

The application process requires 2 steps. Please note that ALL of the following steps must be completed for an applicant to be considered for interview:
Step 1: go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codelawareoh and complete an online application.

Step 2: Attend physical fitness testing.
*INFORMATION ON PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL*

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.

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

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