CAREERS

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office provides a rewarding opportunity to new employees. A position with the Sheriff’s Office is more than just a job — it’s a career.

Please click the link to apply for one of our open positions.  

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office offers:

•    Top Competitive Salaries
•    Excellent Medical Coverage
•    Dental Coverage
•    Retirement Plans (OPERS)
•    Life Insurance
•    Paid Holidays (12 annually)
•    Paid Vacations
•    Sick Leave
•    Uniform Allowance
•    Paid Training

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DISQUALIFIERS

Age: 21 if applying for Road Patrol; 18 if applying for Corrections, Food Service Crew Member and Dispatch

US Citizen: Lawfully able to work in the U.S.

Valid OHIO State Driver’s License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Correctable to 20/20

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Road Patrol must have current Ohio Peace Officer Academy certification.
  • Must be able to pass corrections academy and state certification.
  • Must obtain CEU’s annually as required by Ohio Law and/or the Sheriff’s Office.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: No felony convictions (expunged records included).

Driving Disqualifiers:

  • Must be insurable under Wood County’s insurance carrier.
  • No OMVI arrests within the last 3 years.
  • No DUS or reckless operation arrests within the last 3 years.
  • Multiple traffic arrests that may make one uninsurable.

Drug Use Disqualifiers:

  • No misdemeanor drug convictions within the last 5 years.
  • No felony drug convictions.
  • Drug screen required on conditional offer then randomly thereafter.

 

Contact Information:

Ashley DeLeon – Deputy Director of Human Resources & Finance
Office Phone: 419-354-9004
Email: adeleon@woodcountyohio.gov 


Brianne Cooper- Director of Human Resources & Finance
Office Phone: 419-354-9005
Email: bcooper@woodcountyohio.gov 

 

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