Deputy Sheriff
Position Summary:
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking applications to be considered for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking men and women that exhibit characteristics of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity that blend together with a philosophy for community-oriented policing and a strong desire to serve the interest of the citizens of Northumberland County.
Essential Functions:
- Receive and dockets writs, executions summons, Court notices and subpoenas.
- Serve warrants, writs executions summons, Court notices and subpoenas.
- Conduct the sale of personal property and real estate.
- Transport prisoners to and from various institutions and Courts throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States.
- Make required arrests.
- Maintain Courtroom and Courthouse security.
- Monitor prisoners in the holding area.
- Write reports.
- Providing efficient services to the citizens of Northumberland County.
- Perform related work as required.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen.
- High school graduate recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Education.
- 21 years of age.
- Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Applicants must possess Act 2 certified minimum 760 hours training in the Deputy Sheriffs’ Basic Training Program ( Or MPOETC- Waiver) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and / or MPOETC Act 120.
- Non certified applicants will be disqualified.