Deputy Sheriff (Part-Time)

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 21,991 - 31,321; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrollment in pension plan

Pro-rated vacation

Job summary

A county government agency in Hollidaysburg is seeking part-time deputy sheriffs. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, providing security, and patrolling the area. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, one year of work experience, and complete sheriff training within 12 months if not already certified. The position offers a starting wage of $19.35/hour for up to 29 hours a week, with limited benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Training Program within 12 months if not certified at hire.
• Minimum of one year's work experience required.
• At least 21 years old at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties for the County of Blair Courthouse.
• Provide law enforcement and security duties for internal and external customers.
• Patrol throughout Blair County.

Skills

Proficient interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Seeking two part‑time deputy sheriff to enforce state and local laws relating to public safety and public welfare. Essential duties include performing security duties for County of Blair Courthouse; providing law enforcement, order, and security duties for internal and external customers (e.g., judges, courtrooms, Blair County Airport), patrolling throughout Blair County in a cruiser for the purpose of observing area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety; enforcing on‑view violations of Pennsylvania Crimes Code and Pennsylvania Vehicle Code; apprehending, arresting, and detaining criminal suspects and law violators; serving bench warrants, writs, summonses, executions, court notices, subpoenas, civil papers and/or protection from abuse orders; completing daily activity reports; transporting and supervising prisoners and mental health patients; maintaining required level of proficiency in use of firearms and driving skills; and maintaining confidentiality of department dealings.

Qualified applicants will hold a high school diploma or GED; successfully complete requirements to graduate from Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program or of a municipal or state police training academy within 12 months of placement into position if without certificate at hire; possess minimum of one year's work experience; be at least 21 years old at time of employment; possess proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills, strong customer service orientation, and have no state or federal convictions for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal prison (includes domestic violence).

Starting wage for this nonexempt position is $19.35/hour for a workweek not to exceed an annual average of 29 hours a week. Benefits package does not apply to this title except for enrollment in pension plan at hire and pro‑rated vacation. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER