What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHERIFF DEPUTY position at The County of Adams?
JOB TITLE: Deputy Sheriff PAY CODE: SO2
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff FLSA: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Operations Corporal DATE: 12/20/2018
Job Summary: (Role and Mission Summary)
Under direct supervision of the Operations Corporal, and carries out all tasks as assigned by the Corporal, Sergeants, Lieutenant, Chief Deputy and/or Sheriff. Primary responsibilities include courtroom security, prisoner transportation, warrant service and civil process.
Essential Job Functions
1. Provides court room security guarding prisoners in a courtroom and subdues, restrains, and physically removes unruly individuals from a courtroom.
2. Restrains individuals who make or attempt an attack, assault, or an aggressive act against the judge, court personnel, or litigants, and other parties appearing in a courtroom and adjacent areas.
3. Perform all aspects of prisoner transportation as assigned.
4. Service of all types of warrants.
5. Service of all types of papers and performs all processes related to Civil Process including PFA’s.
6. Provides security at public functions as assigned.
7. Provides traffic control as needed.
8. Enforces Pennsylvania Vehicle and Crimes Code.
9. Performs the role of peace keeper during civil disturbances.
10. Assist other Federal, State and Local agencies as assigned.
11. Works various special details as assigned.
12. Performs a full range of operational duties of a Deputy Sheriff as required.
13. Serves as a representative of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and the public.
14. Attends and successfully completes all required training as set forth by Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriffs’ Training Commission and successfully completes all in house training.
Important Job Functions
1. Courtroom Security, Prisoner Transportation, Warrant Service and Civil Process.
2. Performs other duties as described by supervisor on as-needed basis.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
- Computer
- Automobile
- Radios
- Firearms
- Baton
- Chemical Agents
- Handcuffs and other restraints
- Taser
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- A required prerequisite is certification as a law enforcement officer under PA Act 120 or a deputy sheriff under Act 2 or equivalent in other states STRONGLY preferred
License(s) and Certification(s):
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with clean driving record
- Knowledge of use of firearms (NRA/Police Firearms Training will be given at Deputy Sheriff’s training)
- Successful completion of Deputy Sheriff training after hire if required
- Required by CJIS to pass all initial and future security clearances.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of court practices and procedures, and of the techniques which would be useful in maintaining order and security in the courtroom.
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, standards, policies, techniques, and procedures used in serving legal papers and documents and in conducting criminal investigations and executing warrants.
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania Vehicle and Crimes Code.
Skills:
- Skill in public relations/ verbal communication
- Skill in crisis intervention
- Skill in basic computer software programs
- Skill in organization
- Skill in problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively with disturbed and maladjusted individuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, coworkers, other agencies and the public.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Physical Abilities:
- Ability to occasionally walk, run, climb stairs, carry items, kneel, stand, lift, reach, stoop, bend, stretch and crawl.
- Ability to defend oneself or flee potentially dangerous situations.
- Physical Agility
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
It is the policy of the County of Adams not to discriminate against qualified individuals with in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for any class that is protected by state, federal, or local discrimination laws.
Additionally, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of the County of Adams to comply with all Federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities so long as not to cause undue hardship to the County of Adams or facility to which employed. An individual who performs the essential job functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, without undue hardship, will be given the same consideration for that position as any other employee or applicant.
