Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County

Salary: $17.61 per hour.

Position Summary:

This position is for sworn and certified law enforcement officers who will be called upon to provide courthouse/courtroom security, respond to emergencies in the Courthouse, courtrooms or other government buildings as required. Duties may also include, transportation of prisoners (in-house as well as throughout the state), security of hospitalized prisoners, service of court orders and writs and effectuating arrests when called upon to do so. This position will also have to prepare written reports and maintain records. These individuals report directly to their immediate supervisor (Sergeant) or another supervisor.

Essential Functions:

  1. Performs routine law enforcement duties and makes arrests.
  2. Receives and dockets writs, executions, summons, court notices and subpoenas and other legal documents.
  3. Serves bench, magistrates and arrest warrants; writs, executions, summons, court notices and subpoenas.
  4. Participates in Sheriff’s sales as necessary.
  5. Transports prisoners and mental patients to/from courts, mental hospitals and various facilities throughout the state.
  6. Provides security for Judges, Courtroom and Courthouse offices and Magistrates.
  7. Interacts with prisoners, mental patients, County departments and the general public. Answers questions and inquiries.
  8. Utilizes computer, typewriter and other office equipment necessary to maintain statistics and prepare reports.
  9. Seizes and secures property until sale or disposition is received.
  10. Issues Licenses to Carry Firearms to approved applicants.

Requirements:

  • Must successfully complete in-house training including but not limited to Defensive Tactics, Taser and CPR/First Aide.
  • Must be able to speak and understand the English language and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with general public, co-workers and others.
  • Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records.
  • Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers, typewriters and other department equipment.
  • Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and a willingness to travel as needed.
  • Must possess a valid PA License to Carry Firearms permit.
  • Must possess ability to overcome and control aggressive individuals.
  • Must possess ability to safely control a crowd of people.
  • Must possess general knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and procedures.
  • Must possess initiative, discretion and be able to make decisions when circumstances warrant.
  • Must possess ability to coordinate a variety of duties and efforts and work well with other departments.
  • Must certify annually in the Defensive Tactics Program, Taser, First Aide/CPR, and make appropriate arrests when necessary.
  • Must qualify annually in firearms proficiency in accordance with County Firearm Policy.
  • Must be able to meet the certification requirements of 1984 ACT 2 as administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.