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Deputy Sheriff - Wilkes-Barre - Luzerne County, PA
Description
Salary: $33,135.20 AnnuallyLocation : Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 01768
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 09/11/2024
Description
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The safe transportation and security of prisoners to and from court and various
Commonwealths, 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
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 performances 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
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
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.
V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.
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Is your character and reputation such that you would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety?
Have you ever been convicted of an offense under the Act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, NO. 64) known as the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act (CSDDCA)?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. Section §6105(b), or do any of the conditions under 18 Pa.C.S Section §6105 apply to you?
Have you ever been adjudicated delinquent for a crime enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. Section §6105 or for an offense under the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act?
Have you ever been involuntarily committed to a hospital/health care facility for a mental condition or other treatment, or adjudicated incompetent/incapacitated?
Are you an individual who is a habitual drunkard, or who is addicted to or an unlawful user of Marijuana or a stimulant, depressant, or narcotic drug?
Are you now charged with, or have you ever been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year? This is the maximum sentence you could have received, not the actual sentence you did receive. (It does not include Federal or State offenses pertaining to antitrust, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or regulation of business: or state offenses classified as misdemeanors and punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years.)
Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces?
Are you a fugitive from Justice? This does not apply to moving or nonmoving summary offenses under Title 75 (relating to motor vehicles).
Are you prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm under the Statutes of the United States? (Note for Pennsylvania medical marijuana card holders ("MMCH"): Under federal law, marijuana is illegal and current MMCHs are prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm.)
Attestation:I have never been convicted of a crime that prohibits me from possessing or acquiring a firearm under Federal or State law. I am of sound mind and have never been committed to a mental institution or mental health care facility. I hereby certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I knowingly make any false statements herein, I am subject to penalties prescribed by law. This certification is made subject to the penalty of § 4904 of the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S., relating to unsworn falsifications to Authorities.