What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY SHERIFF/SECURITY position at Centre County Government?
Applications are now being accepted for a pre-employment testing list. This posting is being used to create a list of qualified and available candidates for a Deputy Sheriff-Security position.
DEPUTY SHERIFF/SECURITY
GRADE 7 $21.51/Hour
Shift Available: Full - Time (Non-Exempt)
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Budgeted Hours: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week
(Actual work hours established by department to include unpaid lunch)
Shift Differentials
OPPORTUNITY FOR A SIGN ON BONUS!!! $1000 ($500 at time of hire, and $500 at the completion of training)
Summary of Job Functions:
- Maintains security screening operations at public entrances via visual checks, walk-through metal detector, and hand-held metal detector devices.
- Performs a daily physical check of the interior and exterior of buildings.
- Responds to disturbances/security problems in and on county property.
- Interacts effectively with county employees and users of county facilities.
- Utilizes various office equipment and technology to maintain records and files.
- Resolves volatile situations in a professional manner.
- In the absence of volunteers, assists visitors with building information and directions.
- Assists in maintaining law and order.
- Performs other deputized duties as required during working hours.
- Transports prisoners and intellectually disabled patients to/from courts, mental hospitals, and various facilities throughout the state.
- Provides security for judges, courtroom, and courthouse offices.
- Performs routine law enforcement duties and makes arrests.
- Performs public service presentations, assists with mock trials, booths at fairs, etc.
- Attends meetings, seminars, and in-service training as required.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
- Performs security and provides a law enforcement presence at the University Park Airport.
- Assists Airport Authority and TSA personnel.
- Assists PSUPD as requested or necessary.
- Provides incident reports as required for any incidents that may occur on duty.
- Performs work in accordance with Airport Authority and TSA regulations.
**Some of these duties are performed as needed to cover staffing shortages, deputies on vacation or deputies at training. Deputy Sheriff Security will fill other essential positions on a as needed basis.
**Must be able to pass a Physical Fitness Test prior to employment and pass same Physical Fitness Test in the Deputy Sheriff Training Academy (ACT 2).
Minimum Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent plus additional law enforcement training. Must be willing and able to attend academy and be certified as a Deputy Sheriff for the State of PA (Act 2), OR be Act 120 certified (MPOETC), OR be a former Pennsylvania State Police Trooper OR former Act 120 certified police officer. If a former Pennsylvania State Police Trooper or Act 120 certified police officer, active status/certification must have been within the last five (5) years from County hire date. Prior experience in law enforcement, security and Military helpful.
For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov
Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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