Deputy Sheriff

About the role

The position of Deputy Sheriff is a law enforcement position requiring advanced education, training, and/or experience. The role serves and protects the citizens of the County and its judicial system through efficiency and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Follows the chain of command and all orders of policy and procedure as given by the supervisor.
• Serves writs, orders of the Court, and warrants.
• Performs levies and holds personal property sales.
• Conducts Sheriff Sales.
• Maintains courtroom security.
• Transports prisoners.
• Serves Protection from Abuse orders including weapons seizures and evictions.
• Guards prisoners in the cell block, and while under control of the deputy during transport.
• Investigates firearms applications for dealers and License to Carry permits.
• Enforces court orders.
• Processes legal papers.
• Maintains records, prepares and types reports.
• Contacts attorneys, defendants, applicants, references and others by telephone.
• Secures property.
• Travels inter- and intrastate for extraditions.
• Affords assistance at incidents, in court, at DUI centers and any other time when required.
• Enforces crime code; issues license to carry firearms permits and performs 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• DRIVERS 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.
• 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.

Application Process

Kindly apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montcopa.

Physical Agility Test

The first step in assessing qualifications is the requirement of successful completion of a physical agility test. This test is based on the mandated physical fitness requirements of the Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff’s Training Academy. You can find a detailed description of the test in our Physical Fitness Standards section.

Pre-Employment Questionnaires

After successful completion of the physical agility test, you will be given numerous documents to complete. These will include a Personal History Statement, which is an extensive long form of past residences, employment, education, acquaintances, and personal information. You will bring your completed documentation to the Sheriff’s Office. All responses will be verified during the background investigations. Omissions and inaccurate or dishonest responses will be grounds for disqualification.

Oral Panel Interview

You will spend about 30 minutes answering a series of questions designed to evaluate your suitability for the position. Personal responsibility, ability, judgment, communication skills, and your level of preparedness will be evaluated.

Background Investigation

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your past and current conduct, relationships, employment and social media activities. Dishonesty or omission of any information will be cause for disqualification.

Medical Examination

Applicants with a conditional job offer will be sent to a medical doctor for a medical screening and an examination after appointment and employment. Additional Screening Procedures include a Fingerprint Record Check, additional required documentation (DD-214, transcripts, social security card, birth certificate, etc.), drug screen, and second interview.

Additional Training

• Must complete deputy sheriff’s training standards as set forth by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and all Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office training as set forth by the training commander/field training officer.
• Must complete the state-mandated 19-week (760 hours) Deputy Sheriff’s Education and Training Board within one year of the date of hire.
• Must complete Act 2 certification update training every 24 months (20 hours).
• Must complete TASER certification and re-certifications.
• Must successfully qualify during daylight and dim light conditions on department firearms and long guns.
• Must maintain a Class C Driver’s License.
• Additional training may include baton training, defensive and control tactics, firearms training, handcuffing and searching of prisoners, prisoner transport, and working with chemical agents.
• New hires will be required to serve a probationary period of one year either from the date of hire or after completing state-mandated training, whichever is longer.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the hiring process, please contact: Captain Gregory L. Womelsdorf at gregory.womelsdorf@montgomerycountypa.gov. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact: Administrative Assistant Lisa DeMitis at lisa.demitis@montgomerycountypa.gov.

Work Environment

Environment consists of indoor and outdoor conditions, some may be extreme; exposure to emergency public safety environment; exposure to emergency and disaster situations; exposure to potentially hostile environments; exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people; animal and human body fluids; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; working in and near natural and man-made disasters, exposure to inclement weather conditions; may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; possible exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials; exposure to waste and infectious diseases; frequent contact with the public.

EEO/AA

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.