Darrell C. Hawkins, Fiscal Officer
Darrell Hawkins was elected fiscal officer of Jackson Township to begin April 1, 2020, for a four-year term.
Darrell attended Indiana University, the University of Cincinnati (where he earned an Associate Degree summa cum laude, a bachelor degree magna cum laude, the University of Cincinnati College of Law, a Juris Doctorate degree, and a Master Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, and Indiana State University where he earned a graduate certificate in Public Administration. He has received extensive training from Saint Louis University College of Medicine, Northwestern University, University of Michigan and many specialized bodies all in varied forms of criminal investigation.
Darrell’s professional experience includes working various positions in law enforcement, including as a Detective, supervisor, and patrol officer. Employed as the Chief Death Investigator for Clermont County and as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Darrell also was an Assistant Professor at UC-Clermont. He served as Assistant Fiscal Officer from April,2019 until taking office in 2020.
Darrell has received several professional certifications, including Certified Fraud Examiner by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, Senior Crime Scene Analyst by International Association for Identification, and Certified Fire Investigator by the International Association of Arson Investigators.
Darrell is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #112 and the Free and Accepted Mason of Ohio Lodge #54.
Darrell lives in Jackson Township with his wife of 31 years, Deborah Hawkins and they have four grown children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
Darrell attended Indiana University, the University of Cincinnati (where he earned an Associate Degree summa cum laude, a bachelor degree magna cum laude, the University of Cincinnati College of Law, a Juris Doctorate degree, and a Master Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, and Indiana State University where he earned a graduate certificate in Public Administration. He has received extensive training from Saint Louis University College of Medicine, Northwestern University, University of Michigan and many specialized bodies all in varied forms of criminal investigation.
Darrell’s professional experience includes working various positions in law enforcement, including as a Detective, supervisor, and patrol officer. Employed as the Chief Death Investigator for Clermont County and as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Darrell also was an Assistant Professor at UC-Clermont. He served as Assistant Fiscal Officer from April,2019 until taking office in 2020.
Darrell has received several professional certifications, including Certified Fraud Examiner by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, Senior Crime Scene Analyst by International Association for Identification, and Certified Fire Investigator by the International Association of Arson Investigators.
Darrell is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #112 and the Free and Accepted Mason of Ohio Lodge #54.
Darrell lives in Jackson Township with his wife of 31 years, Deborah Hawkins and they have four grown children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
The Fiscal Officer's Duties
The Ohio Revised Code 507.01 establishes the duties and responsibilities of the Fiscal Officer. The Fiscal Officer is elected to a four-year term that commences on the first day of April following the election.
The main responsibility of the Fiscal Officer is to manage the finances of the Township. This includes paying the bills, accounting for all financial transactions, following all the rules and regulations for appropriating and purchasing goods and services as needed by the Township.
The Fiscal Officer is also responsible for keeping past and current records of the Township that include a record of the Trustees' meetings, employee records, contracts, and other such related materials.
The main responsibility of the Fiscal Officer is to manage the finances of the Township. This includes paying the bills, accounting for all financial transactions, following all the rules and regulations for appropriating and purchasing goods and services as needed by the Township.
The Fiscal Officer is also responsible for keeping past and current records of the Township that include a record of the Trustees' meetings, employee records, contracts, and other such related materials.