Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

The Deputy Sheriff performs assigned duties pertaining to the operations and functions of the Courts, transportation, Civil and Warrant Units of the Office of the Sheriff of Delaware County.

Under the direction of the Sheriff, command staff and line supervisors, the Deputy will :

• Transport prisoners securely to and from various correctional facilities, both in and out of county for court appearances; search prisoners for contraband, weapons, secure prisoners in holding cells. Maintain safety and order within holding cell areas. Accept and process newly committed prisoners into holding cells
• Escort secured prisoners from holding cells to assigned courtroom. Maintain safety and security within courtroom; monitor for any potential confrontations / disturbances; respond to any breach of the peace, or emergency that may arise in the courthouse or government center
• Travel interstate and intrastate for prisoner extraditions
• Assist with jury sequestration; provide for juror security
• Guard prisoners in hospital setting, pre-admission as needed
• Serve civil process documents, such as writs, foreclosures, garnishments, eviction notices, etc., in accordance with rules of civil procedure and court orders
• Serve and execute eviction notices; oversee the eviction process
• Serve out-of-county Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders. Assist with serving in-county PFAs
• Enforce court injunctions as needed; monitor strike location, ensure compliance with court order, preserve the peace and arrest violators if necessary
• Arrest defendants who surrender, or who are detained in Court, Adult Probation, or Domestic Relations Services on outstanding warrants
• Serve warrants in the field both routinely and as part of warrant sweeps
• Complete all required forms and or reports completely, correctly and in a timely manner
• Assist local / state police and other governmental agencies in unusual, or emergencies upon request
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO / AA

The County of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Do you have a valid Driver's License and insurance?

Are you willing to complete a form to authorize a background check to be conducted?

Do you have a CPR certification?

Do you have a First Aid Training certification?

If selected for hire, are you agreeable to take a Physical Agility Test (1 year to complete)?