Deputy Sheriff

County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania • Allentown, PA

2d

About The Position

A Deputy Sheriff enforces regulations of the Sheriff's Department at the full performance level. A position in this class carries out assigned duties which safeguard both lives and property. A position in this class reports directly through the chain of command in the Sheriff's Department. Typical Examples of Work: Security of both lives and property; transportation of inmates; service of court orders and writs; performs levies and guards prisoners; enforces court orders, including injunctions; secures property and maintains order and crimes and civil code; prepares reports and processes legal papers; assists police during incidents in court; performs duties which are or may be imposed by statue, regulation or court order; attends civil legal updates course; may be assigned to any of the several functions of the court; performs related work as required. Civil Function Serve civil papers, writs and protection from abuse orders; perform sheriff levies and child custody papers and civil process; work independently with minimal supervision; willing to attend schools, continuing education or specialized training designated by the Sheriff or his designee; successful completion of required probation period. Transport Function Transport prisoners to and from various penal institutions; search individuals being transported for weapons, drugs and other contraband; willing to attend schools, continuing education or specialized training designated by the Sheriff or his designee; successful completion of required probation period. Warrant Function Serve bench warrants, domestic warrants and probation violation; available to work after hours on an on-call basis; willing to attend schools, continuing education or specialized training designated by the Sheriff or his designee; successful completion of required probation period. Court Function Maintain courtroom security; control prisoners and escort same to court; provide security for courthouse, courtroom, County employees and the general public; transport prisoners between penal institutions; serve judges and court staff by facilitating courtroom operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques commonly employed in law-enforcement security and transport work.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal and civil justice system, including the rules of procedure.
• Knowledge of the goals and objectives of law enforcement at the County level.
• Familiarity with the use and maintenance of handguns.
• Ability to maintain order, including the control of disruptive individuals in a variety of situations.
• Ability to locate geographical locations, including alternate routes, across the County and State.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, the Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Laws of Arrest.
• Knowledge of the usage of the equipment provided.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above
• MUST HAVE ACT 120 OR ACT 2 CERTIFICATION
• A criminal background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Security of both lives and property
• Transportation of inmates
• Service of court orders and writs
• Performs levies and guards prisoners
• Enforces court orders, including injunctions
• Secures property and maintains order and crimes and civil code
• Prepares reports and processes legal papers
• Assists police during incidents in court
• Performs duties which are or may be imposed by statue, regulation or court order
• Attends civil legal updates course
• Serve civil papers, writs and protection from abuse orders
• Perform sheriff levies and child custody papers and civil process
• Transport prisoners to and from various penal institutions
• Search individuals being transported for weapons, drugs and other contraband
• Serve bench warrants, domestic warrants and probation violation
• Maintain courtroom security
• Control prisoners and escort same to court
• Provide security for courthouse, courtroom, County employees and the general public
• Transport prisoners between penal institutions
• Serve judges and court staff by facilitating courtroom operations.

What This Job Offers

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