Deputy Sheriff

Montgomery County • Norristown, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Deputy Sheriff is a law enforcement position requiring advanced education, training and/or experience. The position requires the deputy to uphold the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America, as well as the Constitutions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. The role of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy sheriff is to serve and protect the citizens of the County and its judicial system through efficiency and professionalism. Applicants must be a United States citizen, be 21 years old or older, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent at the time of application. Applicants must complete a 19-week ACT 2 Deputy Sheriff Training Program at Pennsylvania State College.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
• Applicants must be a United States citizen at the time of the initial application.
• Applicants must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a clean driving record before employment.
• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be able to complete the requirements set by the Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff’s Education and Training Board.
• Applicants must be in good physical condition to successfully perform the essential job functions of a deputy sheriff.
• Applicants must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Tattoos on face, neck, or head are strictly prohibited.
• Applicants must possess problem-solving abilities, decision making, and judgment skills to identify problems, weigh solutions, and recognize alternatives and their implications independently.
• Applicants must possess clear speaking and interpersonal skills, to interact in a diverse public setting.
• Applicants must be able to exercise authority during activities, which may involve hostility and resistance.
• Applicants must possess proficient reading, writing and comprehension skills to write and submit accurate and descriptive reports.
• Must complete deputy sheriff’s training standards as set forth by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and all Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office training as set forth by the training commander/field training officer.
• Must complete the state-mandated 19-week (760 hours) Deputy Sheriff’s Education and Training Board within one year of the date of hire.
• Must complete Act 2 certification update training every 24 months (20 hours).
• Must complete TASER certification and re-certifications.
• Must successfully qualify during daylight and dim light conditions on department firearms and long guns.
• Must maintain a Class C Driver’s License.
• Deputy sheriffs must act professionally, have good personal hygiene and remain physically fit.
• New hires will be required to serve a probationary period of one year either from the date of hire or after completing state-mandated training, whichever is longer.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training may include baton training, defensive and control tactics, firearms training, handcuffing and searching of prisoners, prisoner transport, and working with chemical agents.

Responsibilities

• Follows the chain of command and all orders of policy and procedure as given by the supervisor.
• Serves writs, orders of the Court, and warrants.
• Performs levies and holds personal property sales.
• Conducts Sheriff Sales.
• Maintains courtroom security.
• Transports prisoners.
• Serves Protection from Abuse orders including weapons seizures and evictions.
• Guards prisoners in the cell block, and while under control of the deputy during transport.
• Investigates firearms applications for dealers and License to Carry permits.
• Enforces court orders.
• Processes legal papers.
• Maintains records, prepares and types reports.
• Contacts attorneys, defendants, applicants, references and others by telephone.
• Secures property.
• Travels inter- and intrastate for extraditions.
• Assists police at incidents, in court, at DUI centers and any other time when required.
• Enforces crime code.
• Issues license to carry firearms permits and perform associated tasks.
• Completes all paperwork or required reports in a timely fashion and professional format.
• Serves as a representative of the department at various civic and public functions while always conducting themselves in a professional manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED