Deputy Sheriff

The Northampton County Sheriff's Department is searching for capable, energetic candidates who are up to the challenge to be their best. In return, they will get the satisfaction of serving their community and a sense of pride that will last a lifetime. We offer a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits, and continuous training and educational opportunities throughout your career. Written Exam Dates - TBD Effective immediately, applicants may take the exam for this position a maximum of two (2) times per 12-month period. IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon hire new Deputy Sheriff's must attend the 19-week training Academy at Penn State University. This is required and residency is mandatory for this training. For additional information regarding this Academy, please click here . Those with Act 2 or Act 120 training will complete Waiver Training, as outlined on the site. In order to be considered for this position, candidates must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume. Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions. Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position. All qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step in the recruitment process, which is a Written Exam. Candidates will be notified to schedule their testing session; they will be allowed up to three hours to complete the exam, which is a law enforcement test called FrontLine National. The test consists of the following: Situational Judgment and Human Relations Video Test Report Writing Test Reading Test FrontLine National does offer practice tests which can be accessed here . Candidates will receive email notification regarding the results of their exam. Applicants who pass the test will receive subsequent email notification of the next step in the recruitment process, the Physical Agility Test. Information regarding the Physical Agility Test requirements will be provided to applicants when they take the written exam. Please note, candidates who possess Pennsylvania Act 2 or Act 120 certifications are exempt from taking the Physical Agility Test. Candidates are also required to successfully pass the following: Polygraph Examination Background Investigation Psychological Evaluation Medical Examination (including a drug screen) Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law. For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst, at schristman@northamptoncounty.org or 610-829-6382. GENERAL PURPOSE A Deputy Sheriff is a sworn and certified law enforcement officer who provides courthouse and courtroom security, transportation of prisoners, and service of court orders and writs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to a Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, a Sheriff’s Lieutenant, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and/or the Sheriff. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Serves court orders and writs. Tracks down individuals named in such papers, visiting home and business addresses, and talking to family members. Locates individuals and serves legal papers. Apprehends and arrests individuals who are wanted for Commonwealth Court issued orders/warrants, probation violations, and other orders. Serves protection from abuse papers. Enforces court orders. Serves incompetency papers securing witness signatures. Locates personal property, including vehicles, for sale or levy. Executes court orders, injunctions, and possessions. Provides security for Northampton County government buildings by screening all individuals entering the building for weapons, drugs, explosives, or other prohibited items. Responds to emergencies in the Courthouse, courtrooms, or other government buildings as required. Transports individuals from prison to court for trials, hearings, and sentencing. Escorts sentenced defendants from courtroom to collection, and other offices, as required for each case. Transports prisoners to and from various penal institutions within the state, and for extradition to and from other jurisdictions. Drives and/or rides escort in County vehicles to effect such transport. Searches individuals being transported for weapons, drugs, or other contraband. Directs security in courtrooms. Calls for prisoners. Depending on nature and circumstances of cases being heard, searches individuals entering courtroom. Observes court proceedings, particularly individuals' activities and demeanor, to anticipate and control problem situations. Gua