Deputy Sheriff - Full-Time

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week; schedule may vary; must be available for on-call.Overall Responsibilities:Performs routine law enforcement duties and makes arrests per County Code. Receives docket writs, executions, summons, court notices, subpoenas, and other legal documents. Serves bench, magistrates and arrest warrants; writs, executions, summons, court notices and subpoenas.  Participates in Sheriff's sales as necessary.  Transports inmates from County, State and Federal Prisons, and various facilities throughout the state.  Provides security for Judges, Courtroom and Courthouse offices.  Monitors firearms sales within County and conducts criminal history checks for firearm sales; maintains files and records of same.  Collects and disburses monies from judgments in civil proceedings to various plaintiffs and government bodies.  Seizes and secures property until sale or disposition is received.  Regulates and licenses persons dealing in precious metals.  Assists local and state police in emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION/TRAININGHigh school diploma or equivalent, plus some additional law enforcement training helpful.  Must be able to successfully pass a background and driving record check. Must possess Act 2 Deputy Sheriff’s Training and/or Act 120 Certified. Must maintain all certifications as required. 
WORK EXPERIENCETwo years’ experience in law enforcement or related field preferred or, any acceptable combination of experience and training.Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays.Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.