Careers

A career that serves Ross County

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is a progressive law enforcement agency that offers unique opportunities for people looking for a career in law enforcement. We’re developing a pool of qualified applicants for current and future openings.

See positions How to apply Quick interest form

Positions

Who we’re hiring

Pay, schedules and benefits below come from the Sheriff’s Office current recruiting flyers.

Accepting applications

Road Patrol Deputy

Peace Officer · Road Division · Full time

Year	Hourly
1st year	$31.93
2nd year	$34.00
3rd year	$36.06

Additional pay incentives available.

What you’ll do

Preserve peace, protect life and prevent crime
Enforce local, state and federal laws by patrolling assigned areas
Conduct thorough investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses and prepare detailed reports

Schedule

Bi-weekly schedules: three 12-hour days, then four 12-hour days with 4 hours of OT, and every other weekend off.

Qualifications

At least 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license
High school diploma or GED
Ohio Peace Officer Certificate, or enrolled in or scheduled for an upcoming academy

How to apply View flyer

Accepting applications

Corrections Officer

Corrections Division · Ross County Jail · 24/7 operation

Experience	Hourly
0 to 1 years	$28.38
1 to 2 years	$30.74
2 to 3 years	$33.70

Additional pay incentives available.

What you’ll do

Supervise inmates and maintain order within the facility
Escort inmates to court, medical visits and other locations
Conduct routine inmate counts, searches and inspections
Assist with reception and release processes

Shifts

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to midnight, or midnight to 8 a.m.

Qualifications & training

At least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license
High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of the Corrections Academy (basic training provided upon hiring)
First Aid/CPR certification

How to apply View flyer

Interest list

Dispatch & other roles

Dispatch · Support · Other positions

No posting for these roles is listed right now. Check back for current openings.

You can still let us know you’re interested. Employment interest forms are kept on file for one year, and someone will contact you about the area you choose.

Example layout. When the office posts a new opening, it gets its own card here with pay, schedule and requirements, just like the two above.

Submit interest

Why work here

Benefits and what to expect

Health coverage

Medical, dental and vision, plus basic life insurance.

OPERS retirement

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System pension.

Paid time off

Vacation, personal and sick leave, plus 12 paid holidays a year.

Pay that grows

Step increases in each of your first three years, plus additional pay incentives.

Training provided

Corrections officer basic training is provided upon hiring.

Predictable schedules

Road Patrol works 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.

Serve your community

Integrity, service and commitment to the people of Ross County.

See it for yourself

Watch the recruitment video (large video file).

Hiring process

What happens after you apply

At a minimum, every applicant goes through these steps. Updates about your application, testing and interviews may come by email from rcsocareers@rosssheriff.com or by phone.

Application reviewScreening for minimum qualifications
Pre-employment testingWritten and skills testing
Interview(s)One or more interviews
PolygraphPolygraph examination
Drug testingPre-employment drug screen
Physical testingPhysical fitness testing

How to apply

Apply in three steps

Download the application packet (employment application and employment waiver).
Print it and complete it by hand with authentic signatures. This is intentional, so please don’t convert the application to type. Incomplete applications, or ones not completed as directed, won’t be processed.
Submit both documents together by one of the methods on the right.

Download application packet (PDF)Interest form (PDF)

Questions not answered here? Call the office at 740-773-1186.

Ways to submit

By email
Send in PDF format to rcsocareers@rosssheriff.com

By mail
Ross County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: APPLICATION PACKET
28 N. Paint Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

In person
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 28 N. Paint Street

Not ready to apply?

Tell us you’re interested

Takes about a minute. Interest forms are kept on file for one year, and someone will contact you about the area you choose. It’s the same information as the office’s paper interest form, just easier to fill out on a phone.

On the finished site, this form can go straight to Human Resources, so nobody has to print, scan or email a PDF.

Common questions

Do I need to be certified to apply for Road Patrol?

Applicants should either have an Ohio Peace Officer Certificate, be enrolled in an academy, or be scheduled for an upcoming academy.

Do I need experience to be a Corrections Officer?

No. You need to be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. Corrections officer basic training is provided upon hiring.

Can I type my application?

No. The application should be printed, completed by hand, and have authentic signatures.

How will I hear back?

Communication about receipt of your application and invitations to testing or interviews may come by email from rcsocareers@rosssheriff.com, or by phone.

Recruiting flyers

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Road Patrol recruiting flyer: pay $31.93 to $36.06 an hour, benefits and qualifications

Corrections recruiting flyer: pay $28.38 to $33.70 an hour, benefits and qualifications

Human Resources: 740-773-1186, ext. 123 · rcsocareers@rosssheriff.com