Employment
Job Requirements for Deputy Sheriff
- High school diploma or GED required
- No prior law enforcement experience required - full training provided upon hire
- Must possess a valid PA driver's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age, no age cut off
- Must be a US Citizen
Applicants certified under Act 120 or the Sheriff’s & Deputy Sheriff’s Training Act are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements for Courthouse Security
- High school diploma or GED required
- One (1) year previous experience or training involving security or related field
- Must possess a valid PA driver's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age, no age cut off
- Must be a US Citizen
If you are offered and accept a position within the Sheriff's Office, you will be required to submit the results of a Criminal Background Check, obtained at your own expense, as a condition of employment. This documentation must be provided prior to your hire date.
If you are offered and accept a position as a Deputy Sheriff or Courthouse Security/Bailiff, you will be required to submit the results of a Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprinting. These clearances must also be completed and submitted prior to your hire date as a condition of employment.