Deputy Sheriff

POSITION: Deputy Sheriff

 Non-exempt, Full-Time 

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office, Clarion, PA

PAY GRADE: $17.00/hour starting rate

POSTING DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM

BENEFITS: Up to family coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of the month after date of hire (employee pays 15% of premium, county pays 85%). $1,500 stipend if you do not need the county insurance. Life insurance coverage at no cost to employees. 5 Vacation days first year, 10 vacation days starting second year, 3 personal days per year, 10 sick days per year, 13 paid holidays off. Enrollment in Clarion County’s Pension plan (vested after 5 years, eligible to retire at 55 with 20 years of service).

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

To carry out duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff's office by assisting in civil, criminal, and public service law enforcement, acting under the direct orders of the Sheriff or Chief Deputy Sheriff.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent is required, plus some knowledge in law enforcement or related field is preferred.  Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.  Current PA Act 120 Certification, Act 2 Sheriff’s Academy, or retired Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) within the last 5 years preferred.

None required; prior experience in law enforcement or legal environment preferred.

Applicants without prior Act 120 or Act 2 certification must be able to meet the certification requirements of the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board Physical Fitness Standards set forth by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).   

Fitness requirements are available by visiting https://www.pccd.pa.gov/, clicking “Training”, and then “Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board”.  The Physical Fitness Standards.PDF link will be available on the right under Training Links.

A copy of the fitness requirements is also available in the Human Resources Department.

1. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must not appear on Preclusion Lists as defined by “Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Bulletin 99-11-05 Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participating in Federal Healthcare Programs.”
• Must work in conjunction with employer to apply for Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances prior to employment.  All clearances must reflect acceptable results.   Clearances must be renewed every four years.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment psychological testing.