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Sandusky County Employment

How to Apply for a County Job

Sandusky County Human Resources only accepts applications for positions that are currently posted. 

If an individual wishes to apply for a posted position, they must submit a completed application and EEO form  to the Sandusky County Human Resource Office by the deadline. To apply, complete the employment application below, save it to your local computer, attach and email the completed document to [email protected]. Applications can also be submitted by fax to 419-334-6104 or in person to Sandusky County Human Resources, 622 Croghan Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420. Sandusky county does not catalog applications or resumes for future openings. 

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EEO
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
 
***Applications and EEO forms are also available at the Human Resources Office, 622 Croghan Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420***
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Current Job Openings as of February 13, 2026
 
Staff Attorney (Prosecutor's Office) - Full-Time - Under the direction of the County Prosecutor or designee, this position is primarily responsible for performing professional legal work in preparing for prosecution and disposing of cases in the Sandusky County Courts, Juvenile Court, and Common Pleas Court.  Individual caseloads will be assigned based on current staffing levels.  Deadline to apply:  March 6, 2026 or until filled.

Landscaper (Facility Management) - Part-Time
 - Weeding and mulching landscape beds.  Maintaining garden and lawns which includes mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, raking, and weeding.  Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs.  Applying fertilizers, maintaining landscape design features, removing weeds/dead plant material and overseeing repairs as needed.  Spring and Fall clean-up, as needed.  Deadline to apply:  February 20, 2026 or until filled.

Eligibility Worker 2 (DJFS) - Full-Time
- This caseworker will be responsible for determining initial and on-going assistance of families and individuals for public assistance benefits, SNAP and/or Medicaid on a call center.  Job duties will also include researching cases and responding to inquiries from customers regarding case status and acting upon reported changes.  Deadline to apply:  February 20, 2026 or until filled.

County Administrator (Commissioners) - Full-Time
- Under administrative direction, supervises and directs the activities of the affairs of the divisions of county government under the control or jurisdiction of the Board; evaluates the organization, administration, and services offered by the county departments under the jurisdiction of the board and recommends changes to the Board; assists Board of Commissioners in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, and activities; administers, enforces, and executes the policies and resolutions of the Board; recommends, formulates, and administers county policy.  Keeps the Board fully advised on the financial conditions of the County, preparing and submitting a budget for the next fiscal year; prepares, administers, and monitors operational appropriations budget.  Deadline to apply:  February 13, 2026 or until filled.

Social Service Worker 2/3 (DJFS) - Full-Time
- Team members provide safety assessments and case management, counseling, and supportive services to abused, neglected and/or dependent children and their families. Our team works closely with our strong community partners. Team members ensure child safety, permanency, and the well-being of families. Our team members are highly adaptable to change, flexible, and creative to meet multiple deadlines and want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Sandusky County.  Deadline to apply:  January 12, 2026 or until filled.

Full-Time Male or Female Juvenile Detention Officer with Juvenile Court - This entry-level professional position performs duties related to the intake, monitoring, and detention of juvenile offenders in a secure corrections facility.  NO SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR DEGREE REQUIRED AT THIS TIME, WITH PAID TRAINING PROVIDED.  Updated starting pay rates listed on attachment, with a variety of shifts and some weekends/holidays required.  DEADLINE: December 19, 2025, with open positions to be filled as applications are received.

Corrections Officer - Male & Female (Sheriff) - Full-Time - Conducts security inspections of facility as assigned; inspects assigned areas, cells and inmate living areas for presence of contraband and security; inspects incoming and outgoing inmate mail.  Performs intake processing; prepares various inmate records; searches newly committal and work release inmates entering and leaving facility; releases inmates as required; returns personal property; checks all records of incarceration to ensure completion; and forwards for file storage.  Deadline to apply:  August 8, 2025 or until filled.

Maintenance Repair Worker III (Facility Mgmt) - Full-Time - Plans and installs new wiring; troubleshoots and inspects electrical wiring systems, apparatus, electrical and electrical components in all County buildings (e.g., transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, ballast, switches, fuses, etc.) to determine causes of malfunction or defects and makes repairs as necessary; reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and drawings; prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment; ensures that installations and repairs are in compliance with various city, county, and state codes.  Deadline to apply is June 23, 2025 or until filled.

Communications Deputy (Sheriff's Office) Full-Time - Answers telephone and radio requests for assistance and information; relays information by radio, telephone or teletype to proper or selected agency or jurisdiction; receives complaints and prepares reports; operates and maintains audio recording equipment for all communications equipment. Maintains log of all communication traffic and activity; documents times of all dispatching, arrival times, actions advised and departures. Deadline to Apply: December 17, 2024 or until filled.

Paramedic (EMS) Full-Time - Provides emergency medical assistance and advanced life support in conjunction with an M.D., D.O., or physician advisory board; starts I.V.'s; maintains patient's breathing by intubation; administers medications; operates advanced life support equipment; assesses vital signs; controls bleeding; assists childbirth; immobilizes fractures; communicates with patients, families and other emergency personnel to conduct rescue operations; maintains radio communications with hospitals; transports patients to medical facilities; prepares and submits reports and records of treatment, nature of problem and patient identification to hospital personnel.  Deadline to apply:  October 11, 2024 or until filled.

Road Patrol Deputy-Sheriff's Department-Full-time-Patrols assigned area to maintain order, responds to emergency calls and citizen complaints, enforces traffic laws. Deadline to apply is 04/28/2022 or until filled.


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Please print and review Sandusky County’s Drug Free Workplace Policy prior to submitting your application for employment.