Salary: $33.38 - $46.73 Hourly
Location : 345 West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00062
Division: Jail Division
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Description
Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for preserving peace, protecting life and property of citizens through the enforcement of the law of the State of Ohio.
Examples of Duties

• Preserves the peace, protects life and property, and enforces the laws of this state.
• Patrol assigned area and respond to criminal and civil calls as dispatched.
• Apprehend violators of the law, perform vacant house and business checks.
• Control traffic and maintain assigned vehicle and other equipment.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports applicable to the situation.
• Maintains the safety, order, and security of county court facilities and assigned county buildings, including providing courtroom security during trials.
• Escorts judges, jurors, witnesses, or court staff when necessary for their protection.
• Maintain security and control of prisoners/inmates in all county court facilities.
• Escorts or transports prisoners/inmates to assigned locations.
• Investigates criminal activity including performing full investigation of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses.
• Evaluates reported felony and misdemeanor offenses in assigned area and takes statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Contacts complainants and witnesses in follow-up investigations; interrogates suspects and make arrests when appropriate.
• Conduct surveillance of locations or persons as assigned; prepare criminal case files; develop probable cause of issuance of arrest or search warrants; and appear in court as a witness when required.

Typical Qualifications

• 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Holds or has the ability to obtain a Certification as a Peace Officer by the Ohio Peace Officers' Training Commission per Ohio Administrative Code
• Ability to meet established physical and training requirements for standing, using stairways, running, lifting light to heavy objects, and protecting self and others against physical assault
• A valid driver's license

Supplemental Information

Background Check Information

Upon passing a written entry-level examination (if required), a background investigation including a criminal background check and a a pre-employment polygraph examination will be completed.
Lateral applicants are welcome and to discuss any questions you have about the process and how you qualify please contact us at 937-496-7542. Lateral applicant's salary is commensurate with years of experience.

Please review the Disqualifying Criteria before submitting your initial application process:

All Applicants must be able to comply with the Tattoo Policy stated below:

All MCSO Personnel cannot display any tattoo that is sexually suggestive, vulgar, racist, contains profane language, promotes violence, is discriminatory or suggests intolerance of a particular race, religion, gender or sexual preference, national origin, associated with groups that advocate such thoughts, or is recognized as a symbol of a gang or group known or suspected of criminal activity.

Deputy Sheriffs, cannot display any tattoo on their face, neck, head, or hands. The only exceptions are:

1) A tattooed wedding ring on the traditional finger.
2) Small tattoos on the base of the neck or behind the ear that are not easily visible may be permitted with approval from the Sheriff or his designee.

All Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits. The benefits listed above are subject subject to change.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website by clicking
01

Are you enrolled in or have you graduated from an Ohio Certified Peace Officer Training Academy?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Ohio Peace Officer's Training Commission Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question