Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary

The purpose of the Berks County Sheriff's Department Deputy Sheriff is to serve and protect the citizens of the County of Berks and its Judicial System through efficiency and professionalism. The position performs general duty work in the Sheriff's Office and may be assigned to any of the several divisions or specialized positions within the Office. Assigned duties are performed in accordance with state statutes and Office rules and regulations. A Deputy Sheriff is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. Some assignments may involve an element of personal danger. 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.

Position Responsibilities

• Serves all writs and orders of the Court.
• Performs Levies and holds personal property sales.
• Conducts Sheriff Sales.
• Maintains courtroom security.
• Transports prisoners.
• Serves arrest and bench warrants.
• Serves Protection from Abuse orders including weapons seizures and exclusions.
• Controls prisoners in the cell block and while under the control of the deputy.
• Escorts Prisoners to court and back to cell block.
• Investigates firearms applications for dealers and License to Carry permits.
• Guards' prisoners outside of prison.
• Enforces court orders.
• Serves injunctions and maintains order at strikes.
• Processes legal papers.
• Maintains records, prepares, and types reports.
• Contacts attorneys, defendants, applicants, references and others by telephone.
• Secures property.
• Posts notices for Sheriff and Tax Sales.
• Travels inter and intra state for extraditions.
• Assists police at incidents, in court, at DUI centers and any other time when required.
• Enforces crime code.
• Enforces vehicle code.
• Issues license to carry firearms permits and perform associated tasks.
• Completes all paperwork or required reports in a timely fashion and professional format.
• Serves as a representative of the department at various civic and public functions while always conducting themselves in a professional manner.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania drivers' license and be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License as required.
• Must have a class "C" CDL or permit with Passenger Endorsement at time of hire or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of a rigid security background check and oral interview.
• Must not have any prior or pending criminal history.
• Must obtain a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms.

Training Requirements

• Must successfully complete Deputy Sheriff's training standards as set forth by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and all Berks County Sheriff's Office training as set forth by the training sergeant.
• Must successfully complete basic new hire training consisting of the following:
• Must successfully complete the state mandated 19-week (760 hours) Deputy Sheriff's Basic Training Academy and be issued an Act 2 certification number by the Deputy Sheriff's Education and Training