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Miami County, Ohio

DEPUTY SHERIFF

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A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.

$95,382 / year median in Ohio

+5% projected growth

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Job Summary Description Deputies in the patrol division have the responsibility to provide law enforcement services by handling calls and patrolling the unincorporated areas of Miami County. Deputies also provide the primary law enforcement duties through agreements and contacts to the Village of Bradford, Village of Pleasant Hill, Village of Laura, Village of Fletcher, Village of Casstown, Bethel Township, and the Miami County Park District. Deputies can also be called upon to assist Sheriffs in other counties during emergencies.

Deputies can be assigned to Patrol / Traffic EnforcementDetective SectionCourt Service /Inmate TransportsSchool Resource OfficerSpecial Response Team (Tactical)Crisis NegotiatorEvidence TechnicianPark District Deputy/Bike patrolCrash ReconstructionK9 DeputySalary Information Starting pay can range between $29.50 and $36.65 an hour depending on experience. Under the current contract, the top pay for a Deputy is $36.65 an hour.

Lateral Entry A $5,000 Employment Grant is awarded at the time of appointment for those who are Ohio Peace Officer certified. The starting pay rate for lateral hires is commensurate with years of full-time service.

Testing Process Upon completion of the initial application you will receive an email with further instructions on completing the application process and scheduling testing through National Testing Network, Inc.

Upon completion of the entry-level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the MCSO. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's eligibility list. MCSO will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Description Deputies in the patrol division have the responsibility to provide law enforcement services by handling calls and patrolling the unincorporated areas of Miami County. Deputies also provide the primary law enforcement duties through agreements and contacts to the Village of Bradford, Village of Pleasant Hill, Village of Laura, Village of Fletcher, Village of Casstown, Bethel Township, and the Miami County Park District. Deputies can also be called upon to assist Sheriffs in other counties during emergencies.

Deputies can be assigned to Patrol / Traffic EnforcementDetective SectionCourt Service /Inmate TransportsSchool Resource OfficerSpecial Response Team (Tactical)Crisis NegotiatorEvidence TechnicianPark District Deputy/Bike patrolCrash ReconstructionK9 DeputySalary Information Starting pay can range between $29.50 and $36.65 an hour depending on experience. Under the current contract, the top pay for a Deputy is $36.65 an hour.

Lateral Entry A $5,000 Employment Grant is awarded at the time of appointment for those who are Ohio Peace Officer certified. The starting pay rate for lateral hires is commensurate with years of full-time service.

Testing Process Upon completion of the initial application you will receive an email with further instructions on completing the application process and scheduling testing through National Testing Network, Inc.

Upon completion of the entry-level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the MCSO. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's eligibility list. MCSO will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.#J-18808-Ljbffr