Deputy Sheriff

Law Enforcement Officer

This is entry level employment. Employees in this classification are Law enforcement officers who are required to perform duties in accordance with the relevant codes and laws of the Commonwealth and County Government. Limited supervision is normally received and work is normally viewed for adherence to departmental rules and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The safe transportation and security of prisoners to and from court and various Commonwealths, states, federal, and county correctional facilities.

• Security of courthouse and other county properties.

• Security of all persons within county owned buildings.

• Service of criminal warrants, protection from abuse orders, and civil writs.

• Assistance to other county agencies when law enforcement duties are required.

• Clerical duties as they relate to specific functions and duties of the Sheriff's office.

• Enforcing criminal and vehicle statutes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Include, But Not Limited To:

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

• Ability to prepare and submit reports and correspondence.

• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.

• Ability to transform information accurately from one source to another.

• Ability to exercise sound judgments during the performances of their duties.

• Ability to maintain firearms qualification as required by the Sheriff.

• Ability to perform within prescribed office procedures and practices and knowledge of operation relevant to equipment.

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal and Procedural Law.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• Pa. Act-2 Deputy Certification or must obtain, within one year of hire date, and maintain Deputy Sheriff Act-2 certification as mandated by Commonwealth Law or obtain waiver.

Note the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities requirements. Your application/response must include how you meet the KSA's in order to be considered.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Benefits:

I. Medical Insurance The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.