Deputy Sheriff

PATROL: Patrols Designated areas of the county, on foot and in vehicle. Maintains security, enforces laws and ordinances, stays alert to criminal activity and protects life and property of citizens. Responds to calls and initiates investigation.

INVESTIGATION: Investigates complaints, prepares and submits written reports and presents evidence in court when necessary. Pursues and apprehends violators of the law when observed and as a result of investigations.

TRAFFIC: Enforces traffic laws, investigates traffic accidents, gives assistance to injured persons as required and prepares all required reports. Issues traffic citations.

PROCESS SERVICE: Serves arrest warrants and civil papers to include: summons, subpoenas, writs, Civil Protection Orders, bad check notices, etc.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Maintains favorable rapport with the public. Conducts security house checks as required. Performs funeral and parade escorts as required and as time permits.

Prisoner transports as needed and if time permits.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Subject to call in emergency situations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledgeable in general police methods, skills and tactics.

Have a working knowledge of criminal and traffic laws and laws of arrest.

Familiar with location of roads and buildings within Logan County by end of probation.

Able to operate all required vehicle, emergency and communications equipment by the end of probation. Must also be able to operate all required computer programs.

Proficient in the use of firearms and pass annual quailfications.

Able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Able to deal with the public in a professional, clear and courteous manner at all times.

Able to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and statements.

Able to use proper research methods to gather data.

Able to read and understand technical material relating to police work.

Able to calculate fractions, decimals & percentages.

Able to sit, stand or operate a vehicle for long periods of time.

Able to physically handle combative situations.

Able to walk on uneven terrain on a regular basis; through farm, marsh or wooded areas as needed; and up and down stairs.

Able to run intervals of 5 to 10 minutes.

Able to work outdoors in all types of inclimate weather.

Able to frequently lift/move 50 pounds or more combined with bending or twisting and occassionally lift/move 100 pounds or more.

General knowledge of the operations of the LCSO.

Pass all LCSO general employment requirements.

Resident of Logan or an adjacent county within 90 days of employment.

Valid Ohio Driver's License

Peace Officer Certification

High School Graduate or equivlant

CONDITIONS:

Must pass a thorough background check

Take a polygraph

Pass a drug test

Must be available to work any shift.

THE FOLLOWING WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM EMPLOYMENT with the LCSO:

Domestic Violence conviction

Felony Conviction

M1-M3 conviction within the past year

Selling any illegal drug since turning age 18

TO APPLY:

Visit our website at www.logansheriff.com; scroll down a bit to an image of officers in uniform with the words "We're Hiring" in red. Click the image to open the application. Complete all items then submit. If done correctly, the page will go blank and you will receive an email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.25 - $26.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person