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Clinton County Commissioners Full-Time Deputy Sheriff in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D from a recognized issuing agency. Applicant must be a United States citizen. Must be eligible and meet the requirements to attend the full 19 week Act 2 training or the 2 week Act 2 waiver program for Act 120 certified applicants. Must be able to pass demanding physical tests and training requirements. Candidates may be subject to physical risk from violence, hazardous materials and extreme weather conditions. The successful candidate will be required to complete additional training provided by the employer.
SALARY: $36,841.00 (Grade G) $38,872.00 (Grade I) when fully trained
Summary: The purpose of the Clinton County Deputy Sheriff's position is to serve and protect the citizens of the County of Clinton and its Judicial System through efficiency and professionalism. The position performs general duty work in the Sheriff's Office and may be assigned duties in various divisions or specialized positions within the Office. Assigned duties are performed in accordance with state statutes and Office rules and regulations. A Deputy Sheriff is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. Some assignments may involve an element of personal danger.
The position of Deputy Sheriff is a law enforcement position requiring advanced education, training, and/or experience. The position requires the Deputy to uphold the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America, as well as, the Constitutions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Serves all writs and orders of the Court.
• Performs Levies and holds personal property sales.
• Conducts Sheriff Sales.
• Maintains courtroom security.
• Transports inmates.
• Serves arrest and bench warrants.
• Serves Protection from Abuse orders including weapons seizures and exclusions.
• Controls prisoners in the cell block and while under the control of the deputy.
• Escorts Prisoners to court and back to cell block. • Investigates firearms applications for dealers and License to Carry permits.
• Guards prisoners outside of prison.
• Enforces court orders.
• Serves injunctions and maintains order at strikes.
• Processes legal papers.
• More . . . See full job description available online at www.clintoncountypa.gov
How to apply: Please click on "Apply Now," then proceed through screens to this employer's special instructions. You will be required to send your resume and application to the designated contact person at Clinton County Sherriff's office. Address and email will be provided in special instructions. *Note: * If you have questions regarding this employer's special instructions and steps required to be considered for this position, please contact PA CareerLink® at 570.893.2963. To request a printout of the paper application and job description, stop by PA CareerLink®, 8 North Grove Street, Suite C, Lock Haven, PA