Patrol Deputy

Salary: $26.46 - $31.00 Hourly

Location : Mount Vernon, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 220000062

Department: Sheriffs Office

Division: SO Office

Opening Date: 01/16/2023

Objectives

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for full-time patrol division deputies. Deputies provide general law enforcement services to those within the jurisdictional limits of the agency. Applicants should either have an Ohio Peace Officer Certificate, be enrolled in an academy, or be scheduled for an upcoming academy.

The 2024 wages are between $26.46 and $31.00 per hour, based on experience and shift.

Benefits include insurance, retirement, paid holidays and vacation.
Essential Functions

• Provide general law enforcement services to those within the jurisdictional limits of the agency;
• Preserve public peace;
• Protect life;
• Protect property;
• Prevent crime;
• Serve court processes;
• Enforce the laws of the state and other applicable ordinances;
• Protect persons and property that may come under your charge or custody;
• Enforce the laws of the state and other applicable ordinances;
• Arrive to work at a specified time in full regulation uniform, unless otherwise instructed;
• Be on duty in the prescribed uniform, and be mentally, emotionally and physically prepared to perform all required duties;
• Remain on duty and fully conscious until the expiration of the shift, and/or relieved by a supervisor;
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance while on duty;
• Complete, and turn in before the end of each tour of duty, all reports and necessary paperwork;
• Maintain sensitivity and provide equality to all races, religions, sexes, and cultural groups;
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public;
• Attend and complete all required training and demonstrations of proficiency;
• Establish and maintain liaison with local, county, state, federal agencies, and public officials; and
• Abide by all lawful policies and procedures, orders, and instructions issued by superiors of the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

Job Standards

• Be a United States citizen;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED);
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
• Have a current Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate;
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License;
• Be subject to a thorough background investigation and personal interviews by agency personnel;
• Successfully complete pre-employment polygraph and drug testing;
• Be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of local, state, and national records and fingerprint files.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Speak, Write, and Read Reports & Comprehend Other Documents;
• Handle Human Relations Problems;
• Engage in Physical Activities;
• Operate Patrol Vehicle;
• Enforce Traffic Laws and Manage Traffic Accidents;
• Arrest and Detain Persons;
• Use Physical Force to Control Persons;
• Use Deadly Force;
• Conduct Search and Seizure;
• Protect Crime Scene and Collect Evidence and Information;
• Conduct Initial Investigations of Various Crimes and Events;
• Provide Emergency Assistance; and
• Present Testimony.

Chain of Command:
Newly appointed officers initially work under the direct supervision of a Field Training Officer (FTO), until the FTO approves the officer to perform duties on their own without constant direct supervision. Once the FTO training process is complete, sworn officers normally work under the supervision of a sergeant overseeing the section to which the officer is assigned.

Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more, visit our Benefits Page.

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Do you have an Ohio Peace Officer Certificate, are enrolled in an academy or scheduled for an upcoming academy?

02

Are you at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?

03

Have you ever applied to be or been employed by the State, a County, or any Political Subdivision thereof in Ohio? Yes or No, and if Yes, please explain.

04

Do you have any commitments (i.e., second job, school, etc.) which might interfere with, or adversely affect, your employment should we select you for a position? Yes or No, if Yes, please explain.

05

Are you currently employed?

06

If you are currently employed, may we contact your present employer? If yes, please provide the person's name to contact and phone number.

07

If you are currently employed and do not wish us to contact your employer, can you explain why?

08

Are you on layoff or subject to recall?

• Yes
• No

09

If employed, does your employment require you to continue working for your current employer, or restrict your activities after leaving your current employment, for any period of time? Yes or No, and if Yes, what date?

10

Do you possess a valid Driver's License? Yes or No, and if Yes, please provide your DL Number.

11

If the position you are applying for requires travel, can you supply your own transportation?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been issued any other license, registration and/or certificate relating to the job(s) for which you are applying? Yes or No, and if so, indicate the field or area of specialization, the license/certification number, and when it expires.

13

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Military? Yes or No, and if yes, what branch?

14

On what date are you able to start working?

15

Desired salary range?

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