Deputy Sheriff - Clinton County Employment : Job Details

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full time Deputy Sheriff. 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 either 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 pre-employment drug screen, 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.Starting Salary is $33,866.00 (Grade F). Increase in Salary to $36,329.00 (Grade H) upon successful completion of state mandated training.Job Description: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. • More . . . See full job description available online at www.clintoncountypa.govHow to apply: Please direct all applications and resumes to Kerry Stover, Sheriff at 230 East Water Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745 or email to [email protected]. Applications and job descriptions are available online at *www.clintoncountypa.gov and at *PA CareerLink®, 8 N. Grove Street, Suite C, Lock Haven, PA