ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - It has been deemed a success and the Allen County Sheriff's Office is looking toward the second year of a new program.
Sheriff Matt Treglia says that their new cadet program garnered them four deputies and they are now gearing up for another class. The program did exactly what they hoped it would do. Individuals can now apply for the second cadet academy that will start early next year. The county provides pretty much everything you would need to become employed at the sheriff's office.
"We're going to pay for your tuition, you're going to be hired as an Allen County employee. You're going to be getting a salary and benefits from the start while we're sending you through school and we will be helping you every step of the way through your schooling,"
You can apply online at the sheriff's website at www.acso-oh.us. There will be informational meetings held on January 11th and 29th at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. both days at Ohio Means Jobs Allen County, located at 951 Commerce Pkwy, Lima, OH 45804. The deadline to apply is February 5, 2024.
December 20, 2023 Press Release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office: The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is excited to continue the ACSO Cadet Program in 2024. The program was first introduced earlier this year for the 2023 Rhodes State College Summer Session. This program allows the Sheriff’s Office to send future deputies to Rhodes State College Basic Police Officer Academy.
The ACSO Cadet program will provide the costs of tuition and equipment for each cadet. Additionally, these cadets will receive full-time benefits and pay while enrolled in the academy. Upon successfully completing Rhodes State College Basic Police Officer Academy and obtaining OPOTA certification, these individuals will be hired as fulltime Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Interested candidates should apply for the ACSO Cadet Program on the Allen County Sheriff’s Office website (www.acso-oh.us) no later than Monday, February 5, 2024 in order to be considered for this program. Interviews will take place after the application is closed, and selected candidates will begin the Rhodes State College Summer Full-Time Police Academy in April 2024.
Informational meetings will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 and Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:00pm and at 6:00pm both days at Ohio Means Jobs Allen County (951 Commerce Parkway). Sheriff Matthew B. Treglia and staff will be on-site to conduct the meeting and answer any questions.
2023 was the inaugural year for the Cadet Program, with all 4 candidates successfully graduating and passing their OPOTA certification. All 4 of those individuals are currently serving as Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies. However, Allen County is in need of sworn deputies in order to be fully staffed, this program offers a solution to this ongoing staffing issue. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office would like to sincerely thank Ohio Means Jobs Allen County for their partnership with the Cadet Program. The assistance from their staff has helped to ensure the program’s continued success.
For more information and to apply for the ACSO Cadet Program, please visit www.acso-oh.us. Read more about Rhodes State College Basic Peace Officer Academy and Rhodes Summer Full-Time Police Academy here: www.rhodesstate.edu/academic-programs/opota-basic-police-certificate.html
