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Union County Sheriff’s Office  ·  Law Enforcement
DEPUTY
SHERIFF
NOW HIRING

We are looking for driven, community-minded candidates ready to serve. Open to OPOTA-certified officers, lateral transfers, and cadets beginning their law enforcement career.

Why this work The role Pay & benefits Requirements Special assignments Hiring process Contact Submit Interest Form →
This is work
that matters.

A career in law enforcement isn't just a job. It's a commitment to the community you live in. Union County is a place worth protecting, and the people who wear this badge take that seriously.

  • Service-focused law enforcement that prioritizes professionalism, accountability, and community trust
  • Meaningful, varied work — no two shifts are the same
  • Opportunities to grow into specialized roles over time
  • A team-based environment where people genuinely support each other
  • Leadership that is invested in the people who serve the community
Your career. Your community.
Your calling.
So what does a
Deputy Sheriff actually do?

A Deputy Sheriff serves the public through patrol, response, investigation, and professional enforcement. Every call is different. Every decision matters.

Day to day, you are:

  • Responding to calls for service with professionalism and sound judgment
  • Conducting patrols and proactive problem-solving in assigned areas
  • Enforcing laws and ordinances in a lawful, consistent manner
  • Preparing clear, accurate reports and documentation
  • Working with partner agencies and the community

The environment demands:

  • Real-time decisions that must be defensible and professional
  • Communication, integrity, and composure under pressure
  • Accountability — to the badge, the community, and your team
Expectation: Professional conduct, clear communication, and consistent performance — every shift.
Pay, benefits,
and what you need.
$36.37
Starting Hourly
$45.03
Top of Range
OPERS
Retirement

Full benefits include:

  • Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave incentive (2026)
  • Longevity pay
  • Education incentives

Minimum requirements:

  • U.S. citizen
  • 21 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license
Successful candidates demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, clear communication, and a service-first mindset.
Note: Pay and benefits are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nobody starts
knowing everything.

We invest in the people who wear this badge. Training isn't an afterthought — it is foundational to safe and effective law enforcement.

  • Structured field training and evaluation consistent with agency standards
  • Ongoing skills development and annual refresher training
  • Continued professional development opportunities
  • Experienced officers and supervisors who want to see you succeed
The goal: confident, consistent performance
rooted in policy, law, and professionalism.
SCHEDULING & PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

This is a 24/7/365 public safety environment. You will work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. You will deal with situations that are unpredictable and sometimes difficult.


But you will also do work that genuinely matters. That is what makes the rest worth it.

  • Professional communication and conduct are required at all times
  • Accurate documentation and attention to detail are essential
  • Reliability and accountability are core expectations
  • Public trust is earned — and protected — through consistent professional behavior
Public trust matters. Deputies are held to a high standard of conduct. That is not a burden — it is the job.
Where can this
career take you?

As staffing and qualifications permit, deputies may pursue specialized assignments. These are not entry-level roles — they are earned through performance, training, and time on the job. But they are there.

🔍
General Crimes Detective
🏫
School Resource Officer
🛡️
Special Response Team
🤝
Community Outreach
🐕
K-9 Handler
🚁
UAS Pilot
A long career here
is a career worth having.
How to
get started.

Submit the Interest Form, and Human Resources will contact you with instructions for completing the formal application. The process generally includes:

  • Submit Interest Form and/or application as directed
  • Initial screening and scheduling
  • Interview(s)
  • Background investigation consistent with public safety hiring standards
  • Pre-employment physical and drug screening
Questions before you apply? Reach out. We would rather answer a question now than lose a good candidate to uncertainty.
Ready?
Let’s talk.

Submit the Interest Form, and we will be in touch. If you have questions first, contact HR directly.

HR Manager, Brandy Benitt
bbenitt@unioncountyohio.gov  ·  unioncountyohio.gov/Sheriff

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Union County Sheriff’s Office  ·  An Equal Opportunity Employer