Deputy Sheriff
Job in
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18701, USA
Listing for:
Luzerne County Council
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Government
Police Officer
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED
Summary:
This is entry-level employment. Employees in this classification are law enforcement officers who are required to perform duties in accordance with the relevant codes and laws of the Commonwealth and County Government. Limited supervision is normally received, and work is normally viewed for adherence to departmental rules and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The safe transportation and security of prisoners to and from court and various Commonwealth, states, federal, and county correctional facilities.Security of courthouse and other county properties.Security of all persons within county-owned buildings.Service of criminal warrants, protection from abuse orders, and civil writs.Assistance to other county agencies when law enforcement duties are required.Clerical duties as they relate to specific functions and duties of the Sheriff's office.Enforcing criminal and vehicle statutes.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Ability to prepare and submit reports and correspondence.Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.Ability to transform information accurately from one source to another.Ability to exercise sound judgments during the performance of their duties.Ability to maintain firearms qualification as required by the Sheriff.Ability to perform within prescribed office procedures and practices and knowledge of operation relevant to equipment.Knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal and Procedural Law.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate or equivalent.Pa. Act-2 Deputy Certification or must obtain, within one year of hire date, and maintain Deputy Sheriff Act-2 certification as mandated by Commonwealth Law or obtain waiver.Note the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities requirements. Your application/response must include how you meet the KSA's in order to be considered.
LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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