Positions Available

Full-Time Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

Looking for a career in Public Safety Communications?

The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Communications Officer (Dispatcher).  Interested candidates should submit an application to Lt. Brandon Reed at breed@co.geauga.oh.us.

Applications may also be dropped off in person at the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office – Safety Center, located at 12450 Merritt Rd. Chardon, Ohio 44024.  Copies of our application can be found on our main webpage under the “Positions Available" tab by clicking on the link for Civil Service Application.

Pay range starts between $21.33/hour and tops out at $28.84/hour.  An additional $0.37/hour is added onto those rates for uniform allowance, making the top out pay, under this contract $29.21/hour ($60,756).  (Starting pay is commensurate with public employment experience or prior public safety dispatching experience.  Previous experience is preferred but not required.)

We are looking for persons of strong character and integrity to join our professional team of Public Safety Dispatchers.  If you or someone you know would make a good fit by joining our team, apply today.  Candidates will be required to pass an extensive background check prior to being offered employment.

The County of Geauga offers a great benefits package to include healthcare, dental, and a fully funded $50k life insurance policy, while employed with the county.  Additional longevity pay incentive starts after completion of five years of service.

Part-Time RN or LPN

The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for a part-time RN or LPN position in the jail. This challenging work environment offers many opportunities for dedicated nurses looking to broaden their nursing experience. A valid Ohio Nursing License is required as well as an extensive background check. An application can be obtained from the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office website or picked up at the office. Please return the completed application and resume to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office or e-mail to geaugaso@co.geauga.oh.us.

Interested in Volunteering?

Auxiliary Positions Available

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community?

Do you want to have a direct effect on the people in your community?

Do want to help extend the reach of Geauga County’s Safety Forces?

Here is your opportunity to help:

Join the Sheriff’s Auxiliaries, help the Sheriff and his Deputies in their mission to keep Geauga County Safe.

Learn Traffic control, Radio operations, be the extra set of eyes at events.  Do a ride along with Deputies, help with Public Relations.

And if you have a horse and the gumption to ride, apply for the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit.  Looking for friendly horses, and riders of course, for Patrol, Search and Rescue, and parade duty!

If interested, contact Commander Travis Fasko, (440) 279-2009 extension 4733, TFasko@co.geauga.oh.us.

Application

Civil Service Application