Job Title
Deputies in the Patrol Division
Job 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 Enforcement
- Detective Section
- Court Service / Inmate Transports
- School Resource Officer
- Special Response Team (Tactical)
- Crisis Negotiator
- Evidence Technician
- Park District Deputy/Bike patrol
- Crash Reconstruction
- K9 Deputy
Salary 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. 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.
Benefits
The Miami County Sheriff's Office offers an attractive and competitive fringe benefits package.
- Health Insurance: Anthem/ CEBCO administers the Health Insurance plan for physicians and hospital services covering the employee, spouse, and children. The family health insurance will cover a spouse who is able to receive health insurance through their current employer.
- Life Insurance: Benefit of $20,000 plus an option to purchase additional insurance at reduced rates. Coverage is available for a spouse also.
- Personal Liability Insurance: Professional liability insurance is provided at no cost for $1,000,000 per incident.
- Vacation Time: Two (2) weeks beginning year two (2) for the first eight (8) years; then advances in stages up to five (5) weeks after twenty-two (22) years.
- Clothing and Equipment Allowance: Uniforms are provided at no cost, including uniform dry cleaning.
- Dental Plan and Vision plans
- Prescription Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
- Promotional Opportunities
- OPERS / Deferred Comp Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Injury Leave
Location: 201 West Main Street, Troy, OH, 45373
Job Title
Deputies in the Patrol Division
Job 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 Enforcement
- Detective Section
- Court Service / Inmate Transports
- School Resource Officer
- Special Response Team (Tactical)
- Crisis Negotiator
- Evidence Technician
- Park District Deputy/Bike patrol
- Crash Reconstruction
- K9 Deputy
Salary 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. 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.
Benefits
The Miami County Sheriff's Office offers an attractive and competitive fringe benefits package.
- Health Insurance: Anthem/ CEBCO administers the Health Insurance plan for physicians and hospital services covering the employee, spouse, and children. The family health insurance will cover a spouse who is able to receive health insurance through their current employer.
- Life Insurance: Benefit of $20,000 plus an option to purchase additional insurance at reduced rates. Coverage is available for a spouse also.
- Personal Liability Insurance: Professional liability insurance is provided at no cost for $1,000,000 per incident.
- Vacation Time: Two (2) weeks beginning year two (2) for the first eight (8) years; then advances in stages up to five (5) weeks after twenty-two (22) years.
- Clothing and Equipment Allowance: Uniforms are provided at no cost, including uniform dry cleaning.
- Dental Plan and Vision plans
- Prescription Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
- Promotional Opportunities
- OPERS / Deferred Comp Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Injury Leave
Location: 201 West Main Street, Troy, OH, 45373
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