Allen County
Sheriff's Office
(419) 227-3535

Allen County
Sheriff's Office

(419) 227-3535 • Sheriff Matthew B. Treglia
333 N. Main St. Lima, Ohio 45802

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Cadet Program

Apply online no later than Friday, November 6, 2026.

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The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is excited to continue the ACSO Cadet Program in 2027. This program will allow 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 cadets. Additionally, these cadets will receive full-time medical 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 full-time Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Interested candidates should apply for the ACSO Cadet Program online no later than Friday, November 6, 2026, in order to be considered for this program. Interviews will take place once the application has closed, and selected candidates will begin the Rhodes State College Summer Full-Time Police Academy in April of 2027.

After the application window closes, selected candidates will be contacted to complete the physical fitness portion of the interview process. 

Read more about Rhodes State College Basic Peace Officer Academy and Rhodes Summer Full-Time Police Academy

All candidates must be able to meet the following physical fitness standards:

MALES (≤29)

  • Situps (1 min.): 40
  • Pushups (1 min.): 33
  • 1.5-mile run: 11:58

MALES (30-39)

  • Situps (1 min.): 36
  • Pushups (1 min.): 27
  • 1.5-mile run: 12:25

MALES (40-49)

  • Situps (1 min.): 31
  • Pushups (1 min.): 21
  • 1.5-mile run: 13:11

MALES (50-59)

  • Situps (1 min.): 26
  • Pushups (1 min.): 15
  • 1.5-mile run: 14:16

MALES (60+)

  • Situps (1 min.): 20
  • Pushups (1 min.): 15
  • 1.5-mile run: 15:56

FEMALES (≤29)

  • Situps (1 min.): 35
  • Pushups (1 min.): 18
  • 1.5-mile run: 14:07

FEMALES (30-39)

  • Situps (1 min.): 27
  • Pushups (1 min.): 14
  • 1.5-mile run: 14:34

FEMALES (40-49)

  • Situps (1 min.): End 22
  • Pushups (1 min.): 11
  • 1.5-mile run: 15:24

FEMALES (50-59)

  • Situps (1 min.): 17
  • Pushups (1 min.): 13
  • 1.5-mile run: 17:13

FEMALES (60+)

  • Situps (1 min.): 8
  • Pushups (1 min.): 8
  • 1.5-mile run: 18:52

 

Cadet Program FAQs

You must be 18 years old and have your high school diploma or GED. 

Cadets will receive a gross salary of $840.00 per week. Pay is direct deposited bi-weekly.

Yes. Cadets and qualified dependents will have insurance available to them.

Yes, cadets will have to undergo a physical from their physician and meet physical pre-screening standards prior to entering the academy. Please see list above.

Yes.

All applicants must be able to truthfully answer “NO” to the following criteria:

  1. Have you used any illegal drug, except marijuana, within the past 5 years?
  2. Have you used marijuana within the past 2 years?
  3. Have you ever been convicted of possession and\or sales of narcotics, dangerous drugs or hallucinogens, or any other controlled substance?
  4. Have you ever been convicted of possession and\or sales of marijuana?
  5. Have you ever been convicted of a sex offense as defined in Chapter 2907 of the Ohio Revised Code?
  6. Have you ever been convicted or admitted to a felony?
  7. Have you ever been convicted or admitted to a job related misdemeanor crime within the last 5 years?
  8. Have you ever shown an established pattern of alcohol use, drug use, or illegal gambling within the past 2 years?
  9. Within the past 5 years have you ever been convicted of OVI, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, or have had your driving privileges suspended 2 or more times?
  10. Have you ever been paid, accepted a bribe or favor to hide any criminal offense, or act in any manner to prevent the discovery or apprehension of any criminal by a law enforcement agency?
  11. Have you received a less than honorable discharge from the military service?
  12. Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign in lieu of termination from any employment for poor attendance/tardiness, poor work to quality, inability to get along, or poor disciplinary records?
  13. Have you ever been convicted of failure to pay child support, any violations of a protection order, spousal abuse, or the abuse of children or dependents?
  14. Are you currently a member of any organization which advocates crime, or the overthrow of the United State government?