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DEPUTY SHERIFF – Cadets & Laterals!
We are always accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Cadets – Learn how you can start you application today. If our Academy is full, we will sponsor you through another local one.
We are also taking applications for Lateral Deputy Sheriff candidates – those who are already OPOTA certified. Apply Below.
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
We are currently hiring Corrections Officers
Click on our Corrections Officers Recruiting Flier to learn more about our progressive work environment before applying. Apply Below.
CIVILIAN POSITIONS
We are currently hiring a Communications Dispatcher.
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Application Process
The Sheriff’s Office maintains submitted applications on file for one year from date received.
View our process and hiring guidelines.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
College Internship Program
Every summer, we hire 1 to 2 college students for a 10-week paid law enforcement internship program. This popular program provides a real-world, hands-on, unique learning experience for those pursuing a career in criminal justice.
The deadline to submit applications for our summer 2026 internship has closed. We will begin the process for the summer 2027 internship in December 2026.