Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff 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.

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, running or walking for prolonged periods of time; adequate speech, hearing, and eyesight required; medium to heavy lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations; ability to discharge a firearm; the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles; carry, push, pull, drag or hold medium to heavy weight objects; visual acuity and ability to distinguish color. Environment consists of indoor and outdoor conditions, some may be extreme; exposure to emergency public safety environment; exposure to emergency and disaster situations; exposure to potentially hostile environments; exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people; animal and human body fluids; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; working in and near natural and man-made disasters, exposure to inclement weather conditions; may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; possible exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials; exposure to waste and infectious diseases; frequent contact with the public.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. There is no maximum age. 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 in good physical condition to successfully perform the essential job functions of a deputy sheriff. Once a conditional offer is made, applicants must complete a psychological evaluation.

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. Applicants are required to work on a variety of shifts to include weekends and holidays and must be willing to extend their regular scheduled shift when called upon to do so.