The University of Akron/Summit County Sheriff’s Office OPOTA Certified Training Academy is a unique collaboration in law enforcement training. The instructors consist of qualified and experienced law enforcement professionals who provide thorough and comprehensive training to develop policing skills, enhance leadership abilities, and promote a solid ethical foundation to all cadets. The program consists of over 740 hours of basic training and prepares each cadet to pass the Ohio State Peace Officer’s Certification Exam. The University of Akron/Summit County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy is ranked one of the best in the state, having received STAR Accreditation from the Ohio Attorney General.
NOTE: The Summit County Sheriff's Office offers a salary to cadets who need it while attending the Academy. In order to receive a salary, interested parties must first apply for the “Sheriff Deputy Cadet” position on the county’s employment page above, then apply for the Academy.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office employs hundreds of deputies who work in the Jail, on Patrol, in Court Security, in the Civil Division, and at our Training Center. They also have the opportunity to serve on Specialty Units that are exclusive to the Sheriff's Office, and work Special Details throughout the county.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office offers deputies:
Starting salary: $68K
Top pay rate in four years
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2-5 weeks of paid vacation
Paid sick leave and comp time
13 paid holidays
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Specialty units exclusive to the Sheriff’s Office
12-hour shifts
Ample opportunities to work special details
Lateral transfers accepted
Uniform allowance
Longevity pay
To apply, click the Search Current Openings button at the top of this page and search for "Sheriff Deputy."
Civilian Employees
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office has dozens of civilian positions, including Inmate Service Workers, Jail Registrars, Jail Population Coordinators, Civil Division Clerks, Records & ID Clerks, Administrative Staff, Secretaries, and more.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office offers civilians:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
2-5 weeks of paid vacation
Paid sick leave and personal days
13 paid holidays (plus birthday)
Deferred compensation
Employer paid life insurance
To apply, click the Search Current Openings button at the top of this page.
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