The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for auxiliary deputy sheriff. The Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer organization committed to the support of the operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Officers in the Auxiliary Unit are sworn Ohio Peace Officers, they are commissioned through the Sheriff’s Office, and are able to enforce the law in Marion County.
Auxiliary deputies have the same arrest powers and uniforms as full-time deputies, but they are volunteers and are unpaid. Some auxiliary deputies serve on special teams within the sheriff’s office. Due to their on-the-job experience and training, auxiliary deputies are often considered first for full time employment opportunities.
Applications for the Auxiliary Unit are now being accepted. To be considered for an auxiliary deputy position an applicant needs to be: 21 years old, possess a current Ohio Peace Officer certificate, live within Marion County or an adjacent county, able to pass a background check and drug test, and be able to serve at least 16 hours a month. A smaller number of non-peace officer certified applicants will also be considered for the Auxiliary Unit as civilian members.
Those interested in becoming a Marion County Sheriff’s Auxiliary can pick up an application at the dispatch window in the lobby of the sheriff’s office. Prospective applicants can also have an application emailed to them.
For questions or to have an application emailed, contact Major Jeff Cline at [email protected].
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