Employment
Under applicable federal, state, and local law, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees, regardless of race, gender expression, age, pregnancy, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, genetic information, veteran status, sex, or any other protected class or status.
The Office does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.
Personal Characteristics
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.
- Resumes are accepted at any time.
- Resumes may be mailed, emailed, or dropped off during general business hours (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) excluding legal holidays.
- Resumes and general employment inquiries can be directed to: krschwertner@co.hancock.oh.us
General Employment Requirements
- Resume
- Valid Ohio Driver's License (with no more than 4 points) or State ID Card
- Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation
- 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
General Overview of Duties Performed:
These descriptions serve as a general overview of the tasks you may perform as an employee of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office based on the position.
Each position has a dedicated description containing the essential functions of that position which outlines the specific job duties required.
- Enforce motor vehicle, state, and criminal laws
- Respond to a variety of calls which may include vehicle crashes, domestic disturbances, thefts, and harassment complaints
- Direct and control traffic
- 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 telephone calls and radio traffic
- Monitor alarms, security cameras, doors, fire systems, and security systems
- 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 provide the appropriate level of security, health, and welfare of inmates
- Monitor closed-circuit television, intercom systems, security vestibules, and jail cells
ONLINE Application for Employment
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is always accepting applications for future openings. A notification will be made if there are no active openings for which you applied.
MANUAL Application for Employment
If you would prefer to apply offline, click on the forms below to download the pdf to you computer. Fill out electronically and email to hancocksheriff@co.hancock.oh.us.
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