Job Description
General Overview:
Temporary Employees hired into the entry level, non-sworn Deputy Sheriff Cadet (trainee) position will be assigned to attend and participate in classes at the University of Akron/Summit County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy (“Academy”). Candidates who meet department performance expectations and successfully pass the basic police academy or meet the requalification criteria will be sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff for Summit County in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Candidate, County of Summit and the Summit County Sheriff. While being a Cadet, candidates will, under general supervision, Cadet performs a wide variety of duties in assist Sheriff’s Department personnel in accomplishing their activities. As Temporary Employees, Deputy Sheriff Cadets work approximately 24 hours per week, to a maximum of 1,248 hours per fiscal year. These hours are in addition to their Academy hours. Cadets may work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications:
Sheriff Deputy Cadet temporary employees are to attend and participate in classes at the University of Akron/Summit County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy (“Academy”)for approximately 24 hours a week for approximately 36 weeks; OR approximately 48 hours for approximately 16 weeks. Once all classes are completed at the Academy, upon passing the Ohio Peace Officer Training Exam, and if Cadet is otherwise qualified, the Sheriff will offer him/her a full-time peace officer position, unless the Sheriff has reason to believe the Cadet will not be successful given the position’s duties. Passing the Ohio Peace Officer Training Exam is an absolute requirement to receiving an offer of full-time employment, but is not considered part of the temporary employment. Cadet will agree to work a minimum of two (2) years for the Sheriff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working ability to: understand written and oral instructions; adapt to changes of assignment; maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the public; and perform a variety of law enforcement administrative support activities.Advanced knowledge ofsafety practices and procedures; security practices and procedures; department policies and procedures*; arrest procedures; law enforcement procedure and methods; surveillance techniques.Basic knowledge ofcommunications equipment; investigative techniques.Ability tocarry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving several variables with familiar context; communicate effectively; respond to routine inquiries from pub; establish good rapport with the public and law enforcement officials; exercises independent judgment; subdue/restrain hostile clients/the general public.Skill inoperation and care of firearms.
(*Indicates developed after employment.)
Job Duties:
Duties In all functions of this position the Employee must maintain confidentiality of client data, information, and records.
Adhere to academy / agency policies, procedures and methods; Establish and maintain effective community and public relations within a culturally diverse population visiting or working special details; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Work both independently and as part of a group, maintaining effective interpersonal working relationships both within and external to the department; Use sound judgment and independence in determining priorities; Assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; Work in fast-paced environment and complete work in a timely and accurate manner; Take appropriate actions in emergency and stressful situations; Use computers and supporting applications. Perform assigned duties and responsibilities while attending the basic academy which may include test taking, physical training, defensive tactics, weapons, scenario, etc. training and examinations. The Sheriff Deputy Cadet will receive basic training that complies with the standards set by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (O.P.O.T.A). The basic training program includes approximately 864 hours of academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning. Knowledge-based training includes, but is not limited to: Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative Procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Policing, Police Vehicle Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Handling Emotional Situations and First Aid/CPR. Hands-on training includes, but not limited to weapons training, role playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques. Recruits are required to complete 80 hours of instruction in defensive tactics which includes ground control, baton training, control holds and take downs. The physical conditioning program consists of specific performance tests and a program of physical training. The training includes running (distance and speed), push-ups, sit-ups, weight training and calisthenics. During the course of their work, the Sheriff Deputy Cadet will be exposed to potentially dangerous and adverse conditions. The Sheriff Deputy Cadet must be willing and able to work in emergency situations, confined spaces, and intense life-threatening conditions. Cadets will be exposed to persons whose actions may place them in harm’s way. Cadets will be exposed to bodily fluids, fumes, moving objects, and noise. Candidates must be physically able to work in circumstances requiring running, jumping, walking, crawling, kneeling, climbing, stooping, pulling and moderate lifting. The Deputy Sheriff Cadet must be willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions and able to work irregular work hours and able to work all shifts. The Sheriff’s personnel are considered “essential” or “required” personnel and shall respond when directed to do so, even with little advanced notification.
CADET ACADEMY 16 WEEK COURSE
HOURS: VARIES
PART-TIME
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING REQUIREMENTS. VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND ALCHOL TESTING.
Position : 315249006
Code : 20263100-2
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : SHERIFF CL
Job Family : LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY
Posting Start : 01/09/2026
Posting End : 12/31/2026
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $24.59-$24.59
