Deputy Sheriff (General)

The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates with certification under Act II-114 or Act 120 or PA State Trooper to join their dedicated team. Apply today to start your City career with room for advancement and the opportunity to make an impact on the safety of our Philadelphia Courts.

For more information on the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office, visit https://phillysheriff.com/philadelphia-sheriffs-home.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

This is certified level protection work for sworn officers in both Civil and Criminal enforcement within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Employees in this class are responsible for transporting prisoners from State, County, City and courthouse institutions, to courts providing protection for courthouse, judicial staff, and public safety for all judicial facilities, and maintaining custody of prisoners during legal proceedings. Positions in this class perform both criminal and civil enforcement, serve legal documents and enforce laws as outlined in C.S. Title 18, C.S. Title 75 and Title 231. This work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and physical effort is frequently required. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level deputy sheriff.