Deputy Sheriff IV

Salary: $75,262.72 Annually
Location : Justice Center - West Chester, PA
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Job Number: 04278
Department: Sheriff
Division: Sheriff
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: 8:30am-4:30pm

Summary

The Deputy Sheriff IV (Lieutenant) serves in a senior command-level role within the Chester County Sheriff's Office, providing executive oversight, strategic leadership, and operational command across multiple areas. The position is responsible for delivering the Sheriff's Office's strategic direction into operational outcomes. The Lieutenant functions as a senior decision-maker, incident commander, and executive liaison, with responsibility for complex operations, personnel management, policy development and interagency coordination.

A criminal background check is required.
Essential Duties

• Serves as a command-level leader responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned divisions, units, or countywide operational functions.
• Acts as Officer-in-Charge or Incident Commander for critical incidents, major court operations, emergencies, and special events, utilizing NIMS/ICS principles.
• Provide executive-level decision making during high-risk, high-liability, or politically sensitive operations.
• Represents the Sheriff's Office in meetings with county leadership, judges, law enforcement executives, prosecutors, and external partner agencies.
• Ensure operational readiness, staffing alignment, and deployment strategies consistent with organization priorities.
• Review, approve, and evaluate operational plans, post orders, special assignments, and critical incident responses.
• Directly supervise supervisory personnel, including Sergeants, Corporals or civilian staff with indirect oversight of deputies and support staff.
• Oversee and participate in internal investigations, disciplinary actions, and personnel-related decision-making in coordination with command staff and Chester County Human Resources.
• Evaluate, develop, and revise policies, procedures, and operational directions to ensure compliance with state and federal law, and best practices.
• Oversee scheduling, overtime management, and workforce utilization to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
• Review budgetary impacts related to staffing, training, and operational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all required training standards for sworn personnel, including firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, and annual in-service requirements.
• Perform related duties, special assignments, and strategic projects assigned by the Chief Deputy or Sheriff.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Five years of experience in criminal justice, law enforcement or job-related field.

• Municipal Police Officers Education and Training (Act 120).

• Valid PCCD-required Act 2 certification.

• Completion of a recognized police supervisor training course.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong leadership skills and abilities.

• Complete all required annual training.

• Maintain CPR / AED, EMS and OC certifications.

• Maintain firearms qualifications.

• Ability to establish priorities while remaining focused on daily operations.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with various software packages.

• Customer service-oriented skills.

• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Must pass a pre-promotional drug screening test conducted at an HR-approved testing facility.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge &

Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice.

• Strong professional ethics.

• Ability to follow office protocol.
Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Basic Word…