- Must be able to complete Basic new hire training (pre-academy) consisting of:
- 40 hour firearms Certification
- OC Certification
- Expandable Baton Certification
- Nims 100 and 700 Certifications
CPR and Basic First Aid Certification
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Must be able to complete Courtroom Security Procedures 80 F.T.O. Hours
Must be able to complete Central Booking Procedures 160 F.T.O. Hours
Must be able to complete Prisoner Transport Procedures 24 F.T.O. Hours
Must be able to complete Civil Process Procedures 160 F.T.O. Hours
Must be able to complete Warrant Process Procedures 80 F.T.O. Hours
Successfully complete a one-year probationary period of employment.
Act as a representative of the Sheriff with his same authority.
Attend and successfully complete the state mandated 19- week Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy and be issued an Act 2 certification number by the Deputy Sheriff’s Education and Training Board within one year of date of hire.
The academy consists of 760 hours of training which includes the following courses:
Introduction To Criminal Justice System
12 Hours
Unified Court System Of Penna.
8 Hours
Courtroom Security
8 Hours
Civil Law & Procedures
61 Hours
Crimes Codes & Criminal Procedures
60 Hours
Other Legal Issues
8 Hours
Physical & Judicial Security
16 Hours
Prisoner Transport
12 Hours
Advanced First Aid / CPR
49 Hours
Crisis Intervention
16 Hours
Families in Crisis & Domestic Violence
8 Hours
Firearms Safety & Proficiency
20 Hours
Firearms Qualifications
60 Hours
Control & Defensive Tactics
56 Hours
Less than Lethal Weapons
10 Hours
Emergency Vehicle Operation
40 Hours
Cultural Diversity
8 Hours
PA Anti-Terrorism Training
16 Hours
Special Needs Groups
4 Hours
Ethic & Prof. Development
16 Hours
Physical Conditioning
48 Hours
FAA Flying while Armed
2 Hours
PA Motor Vehicle Code
56 Hours
Motor Vehicle Accident Investigations & HAZMAT
24 Hours
Patrol Operations
60 Hours
Criminal Investigations
44 Hours
Law Enforcement Technologies
8 Hours
Must be able to acquire electronic incapacitation devices certifications (Taser, Ice Shield. React Belt, etc.) and re-certifications
Must be able to complete annual firearms qualifications
Must be able to complete bi-annual OC certification
Must have and maintain certification of the JNET system.
Must be able to display knowledge of sheriff’s computer S-drive (access and use)
Must be able to operate the Live Scan and C-Pin equipment. (fingerprint / photograph processing)
Must be able to conduct warrant searches utilizing all available computer resources.
Must be able to operate desktop computers, fax machines, copiers and other standard office equipment.
Issue permits to carry firearms and perform background investigations
Issue firearm licenses to county firearm dealers
Must be able to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations and must possess good communication skills
Must be able to learn and understand the operation of Mobile Data Computers (computers installed in vehicles equipped with Computer Automated Dispatch)
Must be able to learn and understand the operation of the MA/COM P25 trunked radio system. Use proper radio procedures as describe by the Sheriff's Office and the York County Department of Emergency Services
Must be able to maintain Deputy Sheriff Act 2 certification by completing required update training every two years. (20 hours of training)
Must be able to work cooperatively with other police departments and law enforcement agencies on related tasks and details
Must have the ability to learn within a short period of time the variety of rules and procedures related to his/her duties
A deputy sheriff will, at all times whether on or off duty, adhere to all policies of the Sheriff’s Office as recorded in the Rules and Procedures Manual
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and make proper notifications when required. A deputy sheriff must be able to take and follow orders
Must be able to work well with the public and possess a professional demeanor at all times
Must be able to conduct prisoner transports to and from correctional facilities, detention centers, medical facilities, police departments, and all other associated places of business
Must be able to search prisoners and inventory property.
Must be able to collect fines, costs, bail, and collateral payments and issue receipts when necessary
Must be able to use prisoner emergency restraint chair in a proficient manner
Must have working knowledge of the video arraignment process
Must have knowledge of process to register Megan’s Law offenders
Must be able to provide security for court proceedings ensuring a safe environment for the judges, court personnel, juries, victims, witnesses, prisoners, and all others
Must be able to perform inspections of courtrooms and prisoner holding cells
Must be able to assist other departments in county facilities with security
Provide assistance to other agencies such as Probation, Domestic Relations, District Attorney’s Office, and Children and Youth Services
Must have a working knowledge of different types of warrants and detainers to ensure proper service and processing
Must possess the knowledge of all paperwork involving the release, incarceration, and transportation of prisoners
Must be able to restrain prisoners via handcuffs, shackles, and associated equipment. A deputy sheriff may require physical effort in restraining and subduing individuals. These types of tasks may prove to be hazardous
Must be able to safely operate motor vehicles assigned to the Sheriff’s Office. This includes transporting prisoners and if necessary emergency response modes
Must be able to operate security equipment with the capability to analyze and recognize items as they pass thru the X-Ray Machines.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time while assigned to security details
Must be able to serve subpoenas, levies, possessions, judgments, break and enter orders, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures, sale notices, seizures, protection from abuse orders, indirect criminal contempt complaints, and domestic relations notices
Must be able to conduct personal property sales
Must be able to complete certified bike school and conduct bike patrols in assigned areas
Must be able to perform foot patrol during scheduled shift
Must have the ability to properly monitor and control inmates at court proceedings
Must be aware of safety procedures for staff and inmate injuries. In addition, must have the ability to learn and practice methods of emergency first aid and CPR
Must be able to work and communicate in conjunction with the corrections officers at York County Prison
Must be able to complete criminal complaints, traffic, and non-traffic citations
Must have the ability to read and comprehend the PA Crimes Code, PA Vehicle Code, and PA Laws of Criminal Procedure
Be able to follow all safety regulations when processing and handling evidence
Be able to count and record large sums of currency, print & complete legibly all required documentation pertaining to the security of currency.
Must have the ability to read, understand, and follow all procedures pertaining to the processing and handling of seized weapons upon arrest or execution of a Protection From Abuse Order
Be able to safely secure and unload all weapons, handling all weapons in a safe manner
Complete incident reports involving criminal and non-criminal activity. He/she must have the ability to recall detail and write in a grammatically correct manner that communicates all points in an understandable way to the reader of said documents
Testify in court proceedings
Prevention of crime, including detection and apprehension of criminals. To examine any person whom is believed to be engaged in unlawful activity and investigate or assist the proper agency in the investigation of such persons or activity within the scope of his/her authority
Must comply with and enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations with firmness and impartiality in a manner that brings no disrespect to the Office of Sheriff
The above qualifications, job description, and duties of a deputy sheriff with the York County Sheriff’s Office have been adopted and approved by Sheriff Richard P. Keuerleber on 04 June 2009.
