Deputy Sheriff (Part-Time Opening)

Seeking two part-time deputy sheriff to enforce state and local laws relating to public safety and public welfare. Essential duties include performing security duties for County of Blair Courthouse;
providing law enforcement, order, and security duties for internal and external customers (e.G., judges, courtrooms, Blair County Airport), patrolling throughout Blair County in a cruiser for the purpose of observing area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety;
enforcing on-view violations of Pennsylvania Crimes Code and Pennsylvania Vehicle Code;
apprehending, arresting, and detaining criminal suspects and law violators;
serving bench warrants,writs, summonses, executions, court notices, subpoenas, civil papers and/or protection from abuse orders;
completing daily activity reports;
transporting and supervising prisoners and mental health patients;
maintaining required level of proficiency in use of firearms and driving skills;
and maintaining confidentiality of department dealings.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will hold a high school diploma or GED;
successfully complete requirements to graduate from Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program or of a municipal or state police training academy within 12 months of placement into position if without certificate at hire;
possess minimum of one year's work experience;
be at least 21 years old at time of employment;
possess proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills, strong customer service orientation, and have no state or federal convictions for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal prison (includes domestic violence).
Benefits
Starting wage for this nonexempt position is $15.52/hour for a workweek not to exceed an annual average of 29 hours a week. Benefits package does not apply to this title except for enrollment in pension plan at hire and pro-rated vacation. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER