Deputy Sheriff

Greensburg, PA
Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to serve various court orders and maintain courtroom security. The following duties are normal for this position but are not to be construes as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Essential Functions:

  • Serve: Civil writs, complaints, judgments, executions, subpoenas, court notices and criminal bench warrants
  • Maintains courtroom and courthouse security; monitors holding cells; escorts witnesses, defendants, prisoners and other to and from the courtroom
  • Transports prisoners to and from jails, mental health facilities, juvenile institutions and other facilities as needed
  • Maintains records of cases involving prisoners, duplicates court orders involving prisoners

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Required to maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
  • Must be Act 120 or Act 2 certified.
  • 1 to 2 years criminal justice experience preferred.