Employment Information
Resumes may be mailed or dropped off during general business hours
Monday - Friday 8: 30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. excluding legal holidays
General Employment Requirements |
| Resume |
Valid Ohio Driver's License (with no more than 4 points) or State ID Card |
| Hancock County, Ohio, resident within 6 months of hire date |
No convictions of misdemeanor crimes |
| No convictions of felony crimes |
Applicants are subject to drug screening |
| Applicants are subject to physical testing |
Applicants are subject to psychological testing |
Enforcement Division - Road Patrol
Road Patrol - General Duties |
| Enforce motor vehicle, state, and criminal laws |
| Respond to a
variety of incidents which may include vehicle crashes, domestic disturbances, thefts, & harrassment complaints |
| Direct and control traffic |
Road Patrol - Special Units |
| ERT - Emergency Response Team |
| K-9 - Canines |
| SRO - School Resource Officers |
| Investigations |
| Drug Task Force |
Road Patrol General Requirements |
| Ohio Peace Officer Certified |
| Knowledge of general police methods and procedures |
| Knowledge of State and Criminal laws |
| Able to operate a motor vehicle |
| Communicate verbally and written |
| Effectively deal with the public |
| React well in an emergency situation |
| Withstand vigorous physical activity |
| Knowledgeable of firearms usage |
| Knowledgeable of radio operations |
| Knowledgeable of first aid |
Enforcement Division - Communications
Communications - General Duties |
| Receive and effectively direct all incoming calls from the public
including calls for emergency assistance |
| Receive and transmit radio communications to Deputies in the field |
| Record all telphone calls and radio traffic |
| Monitor alarms, security cameras, doors, fire systems, & security systems |
Communications General Requirements |
| Knowledge of Public Relations |
| Knowledge of Office procedures |
| Skilled in the operation of radio transmitters and receiving equipment |
| Communicate verbally and written |
| Able to recognize unusual threatening conditions |
| Able to take appropriate action in all situations |
| Communicate effectively with the public |
| The Hancock County Sheriff's Office will provide additional training for specifics to this office |
Corrections Division
Corrections - General Duties |
| Receive and discharge inmates completing the entire booking process including fingerprinting, photographing and searches |
| Responsible for the movement of inmates from one location to another within the facility |
| Monitor inmate visitation activities while ensuring the proper level of security |
| Patrol housing areas to ensure the proper level of security, health and welfare of inmates |
| Monitor closed circuit television, intercom systems, security vestibules, and jail cells. |
Corrections General Requirements |
| Knowledge of Corrections Procedures and Methods |
| Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing jail operations |
| Exercise sound judgement under possible stressful situations |
| Communicate verbally and written |
| Withstand vigorous physical activity |
| Knowledge of proper search techniques |
| Communicate effectively with the public |
| Ability to measure existing facility conditions against regulatory requirements |
| The Hancock County Sheriff's Office will provide 136-Hour Corrections Academy Training |
