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County of Delaware, PA

Deputy Sheriff

Media, PA · On-site

$52K/yr

Media, PA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300078 Department: Sheriff Opening Date: 05/31/2024 Summary The Deputy Sheriff performs assigned duties pertaining to the operations and functions of the ...

Luzerne County, PA

Sheriff

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 02034 Department: Sheriff Opening Date: 06/01/2026 Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description The Sheriff shall have and ...

Carroll County New Hampshire

Deputy Sheriff

Ossipee, NH · On-site

$30.25 - $43.25/hr

A full-time, forty-hour per week (including nights, weekends, and holidays), the Deputy Sheriff position is located in Ossipee, New Hampshire, the County Seat of Carroll County, The rate of pay will ...

County of Chester, PA

Deputy Sheriff I

West Chester, PA · On-site

$27.75/hr

Justice Center - West Chester, PA Job Type: Full Time, Non Exempt Job Number: 02352 Department: Sheriff Division: Sheriff Opening Date: 08/26/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Weekly Hours: 40 Summary ...

Moody County

Deputy Sheriff

Flandreau, SD · On-site

The Moody County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Deputy Sheriff. For an application or more information contact Human Resources Director Marty Skroch at 605 ...

Lancaster County

Lt. Deputy Sheriff

Lancaster, PA

$61K - $91K/yr

Compensation Range: $61,214.40 - $91,811.20 Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent ... A Deputy Sheriff Civil Lieutenant should be energetic, competent, dependable, and efficient to ...

Orange County, CA

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$91K/yr

Orange County Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 6124PO-0526-060(O) Department: Sheriff-Coroner Opening Date: 05/09/2026 Closing Date: Continuous CAREER DESCRIPTION DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE THE ...

Union County

Deputy Sheriff

Elk Point, SD

$26.50/hr

Union County Sheriff's Office Location: Elk Point, SD 1 Full-time Deputy opening Rotating shifts, pay $26.50 uncertified per hour depending on experience. Shift differential .50 cents 4 pm to ...

Lancaster County

Lt. Deputy Sheriff

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$61K - $91K/yr

Compensation Range: $61,214.40 - $91,811.20 Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent ... A Deputy Sheriff Civil Lieutenant should be energetic, competent, dependable, and efficient to ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time sheriff in the United States is $70,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $80,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Typically, a sheriff is an elected law enforcement official who oversees a county's law enforcement agencies, and while they often have law enforcement experience, they are not necessarily required to be a police officer beforehand. However, many sheriffs have backgrounds as police officers or deputies, and certain qualifications such as law enforcement training, certifications, and experience are usually expected for deputies or staff working under the sheriff. The specific requirements can vary by jurisdiction, but the role of sheriff itself is often an elected position rather than a traditional police job.

What is the difference between Full Time Sheriff vs Full Time Deputy?

AspectFull Time SheriffFull Time Deputy
CredentialsSheriff's Office certification, law enforcement training, possibly sheriff's academyLaw enforcement training, police academy certification
Work EnvironmentCounty jail, courthouse security, patrols in county areasPatrol, arrest, and enforce laws within jurisdictions, often under sheriff's supervision
Employer & IndustryCounty government, law enforcement agenciesLaw enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices

Full Time Sheriffs typically hold leadership roles within county law enforcement, overseeing deputies and operations, while Full Time Deputies perform patrol, arrest, and law enforcement duties under sheriff supervision. Both roles require law enforcement credentials and serve within county agencies, but sheriffs often have additional administrative responsibilities.

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Deputy Sheriff

County of Delaware, PA

Media, PA • On-site

$52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Salary : $52,665.60 Annually
Location : Media, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300078
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Summary
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.
Essential Duties
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
  • Required: 21 years of age or older.
  • United States Citizen and a resident of Delaware County
  • High School Graduate, or equivalent
  • Valid PA Driver's License
  • Must be able to pass stringent background check, to include psychological and medical exam to determine fitness for duty, financial responsibility check, criminal history check, driving record check and drug testing
  • Preferred: Have successfully completed the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, or a MPOETC certified police academy, or The Pennsylvania Sheriff's and Deputy Sheriffs Basic Training Academy in last five years. If already attended a police academy, must be able to attend a two-week waiver of training course at the Pennsylvania State University, in State College, in order to become certified as a deputy sheriff under the Sheriff?s and Deputy Sheriff?s training Act.
  • In lieu of above, be able to attend The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Basic Training Academy which consists of 760 hours of training, over 19 weeks. As a pre-requisite to being enrolled in the Academy, all deputy sheriffs are required to be certified in First Aid Training and CPR Training. Attendees are also required to be medically cleared by a licensed physician, as documented on the Physical Form. In addition, all attendees are required to pass an entrance physical fitness test that is administered the first day of the training academy. Failure to pass the entrance fitness test will result in immediate dismissal from the academy. Topics of instruction include: Introduction to the Academy and Cognitive Command, Unified Court System of Pennsylvania, Civil Law and Procedure, Crimes and Offenses, Criminal Procedure, Motor Vehicle Code, Use of Force, Communications, Cultural Diversity, Ethics, Physical Conditioning, Firearms, Flying While Armed, Defensive Tactics, Security, IS 100 LE Incident Command, NIMS 700A, Hazardous Materials, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Patrol Operations, Crisis Management, Role of the First Responder, Standard Field Sobriety Testing, Sobriety Check Points, Tactical First Aid, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Competency Skills Training. Deputy sheriffs shall attain at least the minimum score established by the Board on written tests designed for each topic area, shall demonstrate proficiency in all practical skills, and successfully pass the physical fitness test in order to successfully complete training and be certified by the Board as a deputy sheriff.

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.
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Do you have a valid Driver's License and insurance?
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Are you willing to complete a form to authorize a background check to be conducted?
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Do you have a CPR certification?
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Do you have a First Aid Training certification?
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If selected for hire, are you agreeable to take a Physical Agility Test (1 year to complete)?
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