Deputy Sheriff PT (opportunity for FT)

Westmoreland; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County is seeking motivated individuals for public service in a courtroom security role. Responsibilities include maintaining courthouse and courtroom security, transporting and supervising inmates, handling civil process and warrant service, and assisting the public and partnering agencies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, can pass background checks and drug screenings, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and any required training or certifications.
• Ability to pass physical fitness exam.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a structured, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining courthouse and courtroom security
• Transportation and supervision of inmates
• Civil process service
• Warrant service
• Assisting the public and partnering agencies
• Performing duties in accordance with department policy and state law

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Teamwork in a structured environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Opportunities

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Westmoreland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a policywhere qualified applicants are hired without regard to race, color, sex, religion,national origin, or non-job-related handicaps or disabilities.

We are seeking motivated, professional individuals who are committed to public service and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and any required training or certifications
• Ability to pass physical fitness exam
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a structured, team-oriented environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate equipment including a motor vehicle, firearms, restraining devices, radio, and other communications equipment, etc.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Ability to maneuver objects weighing up to 150lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior law enforcement, military, or security experience
• ACT 2 or equivalent certifications

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining courthouse and courtroom security
• Transportation and supervision of inmates
• Civil process service
• Warrant service
• Assisting the public and partnering agencies
• Performing duties in accordance with department policy and state law

Language Skills and Interpersonal Communications:

• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including: court orders, civil writs, complaints, judgements, executions, subpoenas, State rules of civil procedure and other codes, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including Affidavits of Service, weapons confiscation inventory etc., while using prescribed format and conforming to all the rules of punctuation, grammar dictation and style.
• Abilityto use and interpret criminal justice terminology.