Deputy Sheriff Corporal

Salary: $34,521.43 Annually Location : Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 02024 Department: Sheriff Opening Date: 04/20/2026 Closing Date: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThis Deputy Sheriff Corporal is a first line supervisory position, working such hours as directed by the Sheriff or other higher ranking department staff. The Deputy Sheriff Corporal is responsible for ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the department and the county personnel policies. Limited supervision is normally received and work is normally viewed for adherence to departmental policies and procedures.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe safe transportation and security of prisoners to and from court and various commonwealth, state, federal, and county correctional facilities. Security of courthouse and other county properties. Security of all persons within county owned buildings. Service of criminal warrants, protection from abuse orders, and civil writs. Assistance to other county agencies when law enforcement duties are required. Clerical duties as they relate to specific functions and duties of the Sheriff's office. Enforcing criminal and vehicle statutes. Serve as training officer for new employees. Directs the work of subordinate employees and ensures adherence with the policies and procedures of the county and of the department. Measures the performance of subordinates and provides higher ranking members of the department with information in regard to said performance. Performs any other duty required by the Sheriff higher ranking member of the department. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ability to prepare and submit reports and correspondence. Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to relay information accurately from one source to another. Ability to exercise sound judgments during the performances of their duties. Ability to maintain firearms qualification as required by the Sheriff. Ability to perform within prescribed office procedures and practices and knowledge of operation of relevant equipment. Knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal and Procedural Law. Thorough knowledge of the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and of the county, to ensure proper performance of duty of subordinates. Minimum QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent. Pa Act 2 certification or waiver as mandated by Commonwealth Law. Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in Law Enforcement The County of Luzerne is an EEO/ADA employer I. Medical InsuranceThe coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.II. Vision and PrescriptionThe coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.III. Dental CoverageThe coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.IV. Life InsuranceA $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.V. RetirementAll full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%. 01 Do you meet any of the following prohibiting criteria under 18 PA.C.S. § 6109(e)(1)? Check Yes or No in the box by each question:Is your character and reputation such that you would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety? YesNo02 Have you ever been convicted of an offense under the Act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, NO. 64) known as the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act (CSDDCA)? YesNo03 Have you ever been convicted of a crime enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. Section §6105(b), or do any of the conditions under 18 Pa.C.S Section §6105© apply to you? YesNo04 Have you ever been adjudicated delinquent for a crime enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. Section §6105 or for an offense under the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act? YesNo05 Have you ever been involuntarily committed to a hospital/health care facility for a mental condition or other treatment, or adjudicated incompetent/incapacitated? YesNo06 Are you an individual who is a habitual drunkard, or who is addicted to or an unlawful user of Marijuana or a stimulant, depressant, or narcotic drug? YesNo07 Are you now charged with, or have you ever been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year? This is the maximum sentence you could have received, not the actual sentence you did receive. (It does not include Federal or State offenses pertaining to antitrust, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or regulation of business: or state offenses classified as misdemeanors and punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years.) YesNo08 Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces? YesNo09 Are you a fugitive from Justice? This does not apply to moving or nonmoving summary offenses under Title 75 (relating to motor vehicles). YesNo10 Are you prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm under the Statutes of the United States? (Note for Pennsylvania medical marijuana card holders ("MMCH"): Under federal law, marijuana is illegal and current MMCHs are prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm.) YesNo11 Attestation:I have never been convicted of a crime that prohibits me from possessing or acquiring a firearm under Federal or State law. I am of sound mind and have never been committed to a mental institution or mental health care facility. I hereby certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I knowingly make any false statements herein, I am subject to penalties prescribed by law. This certification is made subject to the penalty of § 4904 of the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S., relating to unsworn falsifications to Authorities. YesNoRequired Question