Deputy Sheriff I Position Available In Greene, Pennsylvania

Deputy Sheriff

I 3.3 3.3

out of 5 stars 10 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 COUNTY

OF GREENE VACANCY NOTICE POSTING DATE

06/24/2025

CLOSING DATE:

07/02/2025

POSITION:

Deputy Sheriff I Regular Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Sheriff’s Office SEIU Master Unit SALARY:

$17.75/Hour $18.64/Hour with Act 120 certification

HOURS:

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) ½ hour paid lunch

BENEFITS

Health, Vision & Dental – First of month following date of hire All Other Benefits – After 90 day probationary period Excellent Time-Off Benefits

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

To carry out duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s office by assisting in civil, criminal and public service law enforcement, acting under the direct orders of the Sheriff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

1. Ensures the safety, physical security and orderly conduct of all individuals within and outside of the courtrooms. 2. Transports and guards prisoners and ensures that prisoners are in control at all times; uses restraining devices if and when necessary. 3. Serves bench, magistrates and arrest warrants; writs, executions, summons, court notices and subpoenas. 4. Conducts background investigations, confirms validity of information and logs all data in computer files. 5. Prepares and files incident reports as necessary. 6. Conducts personal property executions, serves documents and carries through all related notices, and documentation involved. 7. Monitors firearms sales within County and conducts criminal history checks for firearm sales. 8. Collects money from judgments in civil proceedings. 9. Interacts with prisoners, mental patients, County departments, general public and others as necessary to perform essential job duties. 10. Assists with maintaining law/order during strikes, riots and/or disasters. 11. Utilizes equipment such as 2-way radios, batons, weapons, computer, typewriter, motor vehicle, etc. as necessary to carry out essential job duties. 12. Travels frequently transporting prisoners or performing other essential job duties. 13. Enforces criminal and traffic laws of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

1. Attends training, meetings, seminars as required. 2. Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives occasional instruction and little supervision from Sheriff in regard to daily work duties.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works indoors in adequate work space, lighting, ventilation, and temperatures. 2. Works with average exposure to stress and noise, but subject to frequent disruptions. 3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt. 4. Subject to frequent travel during all seasons. 5. Works in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive behavior of clients or consumers. 6. Works beyond normal work hours or on-call as needed. 7. Works outdoors in all weather conditions.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions. 2. Must be able to stand, walk, and drive frequently during the workday, with occasional sitting, twisting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching as necessary in order to carry out essential job duties. 3. Requires coordinated dexterity of fingers/hands; arms/legs/torso as necessary to carry out job duties. 4. Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak. 5. Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday. 6. Must be able to work with clients who carry or may carry the active hepatitis or other infectious diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

A.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent required. Training or experience in a law enforcement related field and/or ACT 120 certification preferred. If applicants are not ACT 120 trained, they must successfully pass pre-employment physical fitness standards screening; successfully pass Deputy Sheriff’s Training and Education Academy and receive Sheriff’s certification. Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.

B. WORK EXPERIENCE

None required; prior experience in law enforcement or legal environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner and in order to carry out essential job duties. 2. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with general public, prisoners, staff and others. 4. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records. 5. Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers, typewriters and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed. 6. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed, and to transport prisoners as needed. 7. Must possess ability to overcome and safely control aggressive individuals. 8. Must possess initiative, discretion and be able to make decisions when circumstances warrant. 9. Must possess ability to coordinate a variety of duties and efforts and work well with other departments. 10. Must possess ability to use firearms and make appropriate arrests when necessary. 11. Must qualify annually in firearms proficiency in accordance with County firearm policy/procedures. Interested internal candidates should send resume to Human Resources Department. External candidates should complete online application at www.greenecountypa.gov In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. The County of Greene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

EEO Classification:

Service Workers Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.75 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person