Entry-Level Deputy Sheriff - Paid Certification Training

County of Chester; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Chester is hiring for the Deputy Sheriff I role in West Chester, PA. The selected candidate will perform a range of law enforcement duties, including responding to incidents, enforcing laws, writing reports, and transporting inmates.

Training for Act 120/Act 2 will be paid by the County, with certification completed within specified timelines. Entry-level Deputy Sheriff I duties include courtroom security, legal process service, license issuance, and specialized unit assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior Act 120 or Act 2 certification required; the County provides paid training
• Act 120 Police Academy training certification not more than five years prior to the employment date, or five years of law enforcement experience ending not more than five years prior to the employment date
• Successfully complete Act 2 Waiver training within one year after employment date
• Continuously maintain Act 2 certification after employment
• Complete all state and Sheriff’s Office required certifications and/or qualifications
• Maintain firearms qualification
• Maintain CPR and EMS provider-level certifications
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must pass a pre-employment polygraph examination as directed by the Sheriff
• Must pass a pre-employment physical fitness test and maintain physical fitness standard as directed by the Sheriff

Responsibilities

• Respond to public safety incidents, enforce laws, and uphold court orders
• Write reports, maintain logs, and ensure proper documentation
• Stay informed of changes in laws and legal mandates affecting assignments
• Maintain proficiency in issued equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear
• Assist during emergencies such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or tactical situations
• Provide security and order enforcement in the Chester County Justice Center and other county facilities
• Serve writs, court orders, and warrants as required
• Process and enforce legal papers, including civil and criminal matters
• Issue licenses to carry firearms and complete related administrative tasks
• Conduct extraditions within and outside of Pennsylvania
• Supervise inmates in holding areas and maintain security in the courthouse
• Transport inmates to and from correctional facilities, medical appointments, and courts

Job description

County of Chester is hiring for the Deputy Sheriff I role in West Chester, PA. The selected candidate will perform a range of law enforcement duties, including responding to incidents, enforcing laws, writing reports, and transporting inmates.

Training for Act 120/Act 2 will be paid by the County, with certification completed within specified timelines. Entry-level Deputy Sheriff I duties include courtroom security, legal process service, license issuance, and specialized unit assignments.