Court Security & Public Safety Deputy Sheriff

County of Berks, PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA seeks a Deputy Sheriff to serve and protect the citizens and judicial system. Duties include court writs, transporting prisoners, security, and enforcing laws and court orders.

The role requires extensive training, background checks, and a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms, with potential for state and federal duties as assigned. A CDL and clean driving record are required, with progression through Act 2 and TASER certifications.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 Board within one year of date of hire.
• If the applicant is Pennsylvania Act 120 certified, the applicant must successfully complete state mandated 2 week waiver training.
• Must successfully complete Act 2 certification update training every 24 months
• (20 hours of training).
• Must successfully complete TASER certification and re-certifications.
• Must successfully qualify during daylight and dim light conditions on department firearms and long guns.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class C Commercial Drivers License with a P endorsement.

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.

Skills

Good communication skills

JNET certification

Work with little supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

21 years of age and US citizen

PA Driver's license; potential CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement

Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms

Clean driving record

Tools

CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

County of Berks, PA seeks a Deputy Sheriff to serve and protect the citizens and judicial system. Duties include court writs, transporting prisoners, security, and enforcing laws and court orders.

The role requires extensive training, background checks, and a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms, with potential for state and federal duties as assigned. A CDL and clean driving record are required, with progression through Act 2 and TASER certifications.