Job Title: Sheriff Deputy Cadet
General Overview
Temporary Employees hired into the entry-level non-sworn Deputy Sheriff Cadet trainee position will be assigned to attend and participate in classes at the University of Akron, Summit County Sheriffs Office Police Academy. Candidates who meet department performance expectations and successfully pass the basic police academy or meet the requalification criteria will be sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff for Summit County in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Candidate County of Summit and the Summit County Sheriff.
Responsibilities
While being a Cadet, candidates will under general supervision perform a wide variety of duties in assisting Sheriffs Department personnel in accomplishing their activities. As Temporary Employees, Deputy Sheriff Cadets work approximately 24 hours per week to a maximum of 1248 hours per fiscal year. These hours are in addition to their Academy hours. Cadets may work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
Sheriff Deputy Cadet temporary employees are to attend and participate in classes at the University of Akron, Summit County Sheriffs Office Police Academy, for approximately 24 hours a week for approximately 36 weeks or approximately 48 hours for approximately 16 weeks. Once all classes are completed at the Academy, upon passing the Ohio Peace Officer Training Exam and if Cadet is otherwise qualified, the Sheriff will offer him/her a full-time peace officer position unless the Sheriff has reason to believe the Cadet will not be successful given the positions duties. Passing the Ohio Peace Officer Training Exam is an absolute requirement to receiving an offer of full-time employment but is not considered part of the temporary employment. Cadet will agree to work a minimum of two years for the Sheriff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working ability to understand written and oral instructions, adapt to changes of assignment, maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the public, and perform a variety of law enforcement administrative support activities. Advanced knowledge of safety practices and procedures, security practices and procedures, department policies and procedures, arrest procedures, law enforcement procedures, and methods, surveillance techniques. Basic knowledge of communications equipment, investigative techniques. Ability to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving several variables with familiar context, communicate effectively, respond to routine inquiries from the public, establish good rapport with the public and law enforcement officials, exercise independent judgment, subdue and restrain hostile clients, the general public.
Skill in Operation and Care of Firearms
Indicates developed after employment.
Duties
Duties in all functions of this position, the Employee must maintain confidentiality of client data, information, and records. Adhere to academy, agency policies, procedures, and methods. Establish and maintain effective community and public relations within a culturally diverse population, visiting or working special details. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work both independently and as part of a group, maintaining effective interpersonal working relationships both within and external to the department. Use sound judgment and independence in determining priorities. Assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions. Work in fast-paced environments and complete work in a timely and accurate manner. Take appropriate actions in emergency and stressful situations. Use computers and supporting applications. Perform assigned duties and responsibilities while attending the basic academy, which may include test-taking, physical training, defensive tactics, weapons scenario, etc., training, and examinations.
Training and Certification
The Sheriff Deputy Cadet will receive basic training that complies with the standards set by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (O.P.O.T.A.). The basic training program includes approximately 864 hours of academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning. Knowledge-based training includes but is not limited to:
Hands-on training includes but is not limited to:
The physical conditioning program consists of specific performance tests and a program of physical training, including running distance and speed, push-ups, sit-ups, weight training, and calisthenics.
Job Requirements
During the course of their work, the Sheriff Deputy Cadet will be exposed to potentially dangerous and adverse conditions. The Sheriff Deputy Cadet must be willing and able to work in emergency situations, confined spaces, and intense life-threatening conditions. Cadets will be exposed to persons whose actions may place them in harms way. Cadets will be exposed to bodily fluids, fumes, moving objects, and noise. Candidates must be physically able to work in circumstances requiring running, jumping, walking, crawling, kneeling, climbing, stooping, pulling, and moderate lifting. The Deputy Sheriff Cadet must be willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions and able to work irregular work hours and able to work all shifts.
Pre-Employment Testing Requirements
Job Details
Job Title: Sheriff Deputy Cadet Code: 20263100-2 Type: Internal & External Group: SHERIFF CL Job Family: LAW ENFORCEMENT Security: Posting Start: 01092026 Posting End: 12312026 Hourly Rate Range: 24.59-24.59