Ross County Sheriff Accepting Applicants For Road Patrol Deputies

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The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill several full-time deputy positions for their Road Patrol Division.

The requirements include that the applicant be at least 21-years-old at time of appointment, have a valid Ohio driver’s license, possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Certification, and have achieved a high school diploma or G.E.D.

The hiring process consists of screening for minimum qualifications, Pre-Employment Test, Interview(s), Truth Verification (Polygraph) Test and Physical Test.

An application of employment can be found at www.rosssheriff.com or you may stop by the Sheriff’s Office Monday through Friday between 8am-4pm.

Beginning salary starts at $18.83 per hour. Step 2 (1-2 years) goes to $19.65 per hour, Step 3 (2-3 years) goes to $20.52 per hour and Step 4 (3+ years) increases to $24.56 per hour. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, those hour pay rates will see a 5% increase in July 2022 and a 2.5% increase in July 2023.

Benefits include OPERS Retirement, Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 12 paid holidays each year, 80 hours of vacation after one year, 3 personal days each year, Wellness Days, Earn 15 Paid Sick Days per Year and are permitted to take sheriff vehicles home if you reside within Ross County.