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 Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Following the chain of command and all orders of policy and procedure as given by the supervisor.
• Serving writs, orders of the Court, and warrants.
• Performing levies and holding personal property sales.
• Conducting Sheriff Sales.
• Maintaining courtroom security.
• Transporting prisoners.
• Serving Protection from Abuse orders including weapons seizures and evictions.
• Guarding prisoners in the cell block, and while under control of the deputy during transport.
• Investigating firearms applications for dealers and License to Carry permits.
• Enforcing court orders.
• Processing legal papers.
• Maintaining records, preparing and typing reports.
• Contacting attorneys, defendants, applicants, references and others by telephone.
• Securing property.
• Traveling inter- and intrastate for extraditions.
• Assisting police at incidents, in court, at DUI centers and any other time when required.
• Enforcing crime code; issuing license to carry firearms permits and perform associated tasks.
• Completing all paperwork or required reports in a timely fashion and professional format.
• Serving as a representative of the department at various civic and public functions while always conducting themselves in a professional manner.

Qualification Requirements

Applicant eligibility requirements for Deputy Sheriff position:

General Requirements

• Age Requirement: Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. There is no maximum age.

• Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be a United States citizen at the time of the initial application.

• Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a clean driving record before employment.

• Education Requirement: 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. (See Deputy Sheriff Training Requirements).

• Physical Fitness Requirement: Applicants must be in good physical condition to successfully perform the essential job functions of a deputy sheriff.

• Psychological Evaluation Requirement: Once a conditional offer is made, applicants must complete a psychological evaluation.

Other Employment Requirements

• 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.