Deputy Sheriff
On-siteClarion, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Ensure the safety and orderly conduct of individuals at the County courthouse by maintaining security checkpoints and transporting and guarding prisoners. Serve bench warrants, writs, executions, and court orders while conducting background investigations and collecting money from civil judgments. Enforce criminal and vehicle code statutes, manage personal property executions, and interact with the public and departmental staff as needed. Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including on-call rotations and frequent travel. Maintain firearms proficiency and complete required clearances prior to employment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some knowledge in law enforcement or related field preferred
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- Current PA Act 120 Certification, Act 2 Sheriff's Academy, or retired Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) within the last 5 years preferred
- None required; prior experience in law enforcement or legal environment preferred
- Applicants without prior Act 120 or Act 2 certification must be able to meet the certification requirements of the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board Physical Fitness Standards set forth by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
- Must not appear on Preclusion Lists as defined by Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance Bulletin 99-11-05 Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participating in Federal Healthcare Programs
- Must work in conjunction with employer to apply for Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances prior to employment
- All clearances must reflect acceptable results
- Clearances must be renewed every four years
- Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment psychological testing
- Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner
- Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with general public, prisoners, staff and others
- Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information and records
- Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers, typewriters and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed
- Must possess a willingness to travel as needed, and to transport prisoners as needed
- Must possess ability to overcome and safely control aggressive individuals
- Must possess general knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and procedures and ability to apply same to duties of job
- Must possess initiative, discretion and be able to make decisions when circumstances warrant
- Must possess ability to coordinate a variety of duties and efforts and work well with other departments
- Must possess ability to use firearms and make appropriate arrests when necessary
- Must qualify annually in firearms proficiency in accordance with Sheriff's office firearm policy/procedures
Desired Qualifications
- Some knowledge in law enforcement or related field is preferred
- Current PA Act 120 Certification, Act 2 Sheriff's Academy, or retired Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) within the last 5 years preferred
- Prior experience in law enforcement or legal environment preferred
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