Deputy Sheriff: Community-Focused Public Safety

Northumberlandco; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate good character, sound judgment, honesty and integrity aligned with community‑oriented policing.

Responsibilities include docketing legal documents, serving warrants, conducting Sheriff Sales, transporting prisoners, and maintaining security at courthouses throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• High school graduate recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Education.
• 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Act 2 certified minimum 760 hours training in the Deputy Sheriffs’ Basic Training Program (Or MPOETC- Waiver) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and / or MPOETC Act 120.
• Non certified applicants will be disqualified.

Responsibilities

• Receive and docket writs, executions summons, Court notices and subpoenas.
• Serve warrants, writs executions summons, Court notices and subpoenas.
• Conduct the sale of personal property and real estate.
• Transport prisoners to and from various institutions and Courts throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States.
• Make required arrests.
• Maintain Courtroom and Courthouse security.
• Monitor prisoners in the holding area.
• Write reports.
• Providing efficient services to the citizens of Northumberland County.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Rules & procedures

Docketing procedures

Law enforcement principles

Firearms qualification

Sheriff sales & seizures

Discretion & judgment

Education

High school diploma

Act 2 certified 760 hours training / MPOETC Act 120

Job description

The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate good character, sound judgment, honesty and integrity aligned with community‑oriented policing.

Responsibilities include docketing legal documents, serving warrants, conducting Sheriff Sales, transporting prisoners, and maintaining security at courthouses throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.