Deputy Sheriff: Court Security & Public Service

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Capital Blue Medical Insurance

Capital Blue Vision Insurance

United Concordia Dental Insurance

County Retirement Pension (5% minimum)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office seeks a full-time deputy to aid civil, criminal, and public service law enforcement across county facilities and courts. Responsibilities include securing properties, serving court papers, licensing, warrant processing, and transporting inmates.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, two years’ related experience (or a 4-year degree in criminal justice) and passing a fitness test; Act 2/Act 120 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Optionally, a four-year degree in criminal justice or related field, military experience, or two years’ related work experience.
• Must successfully pass the physical fitness test during the interview.
• Act 2/Act 120 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for county-owned and leased properties and court facilities.
• Serve and enforce Orders of Court and related legal documents.
• Issue licenses (firearms, precious metals) and revoke licenses when appropriate.
• Process and execute warrants and bring defendants before the court.
• Transport prisoners to court and relevant facilities; transport juveniles as directed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Act 2/Act 120 Certified

Education

High School Diploma

4-year degree in criminal justice or related field

Military experience

2 years’ work experience in related field

Job description

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office seeks a full-time deputy to aid civil, criminal, and public service law enforcement across county facilities and courts. Responsibilities include securing properties, serving court papers, licensing, warrant processing, and transporting inmates.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, two years’ related experience (or a 4-year degree in criminal justice) and passing a fitness test; Act 2/Act 120 certification is preferred.