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UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
221 WEST 5TH STREET
MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43040
(937)645-4125
http://www.co.union.oh.us/Career-Opportunities/

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Updated: October 01, 2020

Job Classification: Public Safety Officer - Deputy Sheriff

New Posting: October 1, 2020

Close Date: Eligibility List Completed

Hourly Rate: $25.17/hour (Step A – base pay)
$34.78/hour (topped out pay after 5 years thru 1/1/2022)
$ .50 stipend (added to hourly rate at completion of EMT & Firefighter I certifications)

The Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff/Public Safety Officer in order to build an eligibility list.

Must possess or willing to complete a minimum of Basic Emergency Medical Technician and Ohio Volunteer Firefighter Course – Training paid for by the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Our mission is to maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure our county is a safe place to live, work and visit. Recognizing our responsibility to maintain order, while affording dignity and respect to everyone, our objective is to improve the quality of life through a community partnership which promotes safe and secure neighborhoods.

The UCSO requests each applicant to contact our Human Resources Director for an application packet. Please email Alicia Bosch at abosch@co.union.oh.us for your application packet.

Benefit Information: Sick Leave, Holidays, Vacation, Health Insurance and Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Job Overview: Public Safety Officers (PSO) are assigned to our patrol division. The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service, citizen’s complaints, traffic enforcement, as well as, providing services to supplement the law enforcement operations of the agency. This position is under the direction and supervision of their respective Shift Supervisor and the Commander of the Patrol Division and is in a classified position as a sworn Deputy Sheriff.

The Public Safety Officer (PSO) is a cross-trained position between law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service. The applicant is required to have his/her Ohio Peace Officer Certification and the Basic Emergency Medical Technician and Ohio Volunteer Firefighter is paid for by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Public Safety Officer will act as a First Responder when arriving on the scene prior to fire and EMS personnel, as well as performing law enforcement functions under the community oriented policing concept. The Public Safety Officer will patrol and work in an assigned area on a regular basis in partnership with the community to identify and prevent problems in addition to assisting the community with emergency situations. This approach will be accomplished by providing the citizens of the assigned area personalized police services as well as pro-active roblem solving. The Public Safety Officer will be trained and equipped to deliver medical and fire suppression steps until fire and emergency medical personnel arrive.

Job Requirements

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Academy Certification: Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy Certification - Required

Residency Requirement:

Reside in the State of Ohio
Resident of Union County or any adjoining county consistent with Senate Bill 82 signed into law by the Governor in January 2006.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Rules of Court for Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Court, and Municipal Court
Departmental policies and procedures
Departmental goals and objectives
Federal, State and local laws
Law Enforcement Procedures and Practices
Safety and Security Procedures and Practices
Public Relations
Office Practices and Procedures
Government structure and process
Ohio Revised Code
Office equipment and its care
Computer equipment and its care
Evidence procedures
Emergency procedures and emergency victim care

Ability of or to:

Ability to secure safety at the scene
Ability to prevent further injuries and address patient care
Responsible for thorough, accurate, patient assessment and provide prompt, efficient patient care based on the assessment findings
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other county personnel, outside agency personnel, law enforcement personnel, public safety personnel, superiors, co-workers and general public
Carry out instructions in written, oral or schedule form
Interpret a variety of technical material in books, journals or manuals, including but not limited to Ohio Revised Code
Communicate effectively in written, oral and schedule form
Maintain accurate records
Deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context
Gather, collate and classify information about data, people and/or things
Proof-read technical material and recognize errors
Maintain information of a confidential nature
Must have ability to respond to routine inquiries from general public, county officials and other employees
Must have good rapport with co-workers, supervisors and general public
Exercise sound judgment
Recognize unusual or threatening situations and take appropriate actions
Safe Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Define potential hazards and problems
Handle inquiries of a confidential or sensitive nature
Prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports
Maintain Current Ohio EMT Certification
Ability to remain professional in appearance and conduct

Skills:

Accurate typing skills
Operations of general office equipment
Organizational skills
Computer skills and knowledge
Use of self-defense tactics
Use of radio equipment
Use of photographic equipment
Use of firearms

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