JOB
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.
EXAMPLE OF 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 cellsEscort 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 centerTravel interstate and intrastate for prisoner extraditionsAssist with jury sequestration; provide for juror securityGuard prisoners in hospital setting, pre-admission as neededServe civil process documents, such as writs, foreclosures, garnishments, eviction notices, etc., in accordance with rules of civil procedure and court ordersServe and execute eviction notices; oversee the eviction processServe out-of-county Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders. Assist with serving in-county PFAsEnforce court injunctions as needed; monitor strike location, ensure compliance with court order, preserve the peace and arrest violators if necessaryArrest defendants who surrender, or who are detained in Court, Adult Probation, or Domestic Relations Services on outstanding warrantsServe warrants in the field both routinely and as part of warrant sweepscomplete all required forms and or reports completely, correctly and in a timely mannerAssist local/state police and other governmental agencies in unusual, or emergencies upon requestPerform all other duties, as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL 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