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Sheriff

Salary

$98,030.00 - $139,543.00 Annually

Location

Easton, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2025-00213E

Department

Sheriff

Division

Sheriff

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

Under the direction of the County Executive, the Northampton County Sheriff is responsible for the management of the Sheriff's office in the provision of courtroom security, the transport of prisoners, the service of bench warrants, writs and Court orders, and the effectuation of Sheriff's sales of real property.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:

Melissa Rudas, County Solicitor

c/o Serenity Kiss, Department of Administration

[email protected]

OR

Northampton County Courthouse

669 Washington Street

Easton, PA 18042

Deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the County Executive, the Northampton County Sheriff is responsible for the management of the Sheriff's Office in the provision of courtroom security, the transport of prisoners, the service of bench warrants, writs and court orders, and the effectuation of Sheriff's sales of real property.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the County Executive or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises direct supervision over the Chief Deputy Sheriff, Lieutenants, Sergeants and Executive Secretary and indirect supervision over the Deputy Sheriffs, Court Security Officers, Security Screening Officers and clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Manages the design and development of work procedures and operating practices of the Sheriff's Office.

Assesses the effectiveness of ongoing operations to insure timely and efficient work accomplishment in coordination with County, Court, State, Federal and other affected offices.

Oversees the development of scheduling needs and goals in providing courtroom security, prisoner transport, service of legal papers, and/or real estate property sales.

Oversees the direction of sales of real estate and personal property to satisfy court orders.

Oversees the service of civil and criminal subpoenas, warrants and other papers, reviews circumstances and advises of techniques or approaches in locating individuals.

Directs lower level staff in transporting prisoners and providing court security.

Oversees the development and administration of the budget and the monitoring of subsequent expenses for conformance to estimates, determining need to transfer or request additional funds according to changes in operation.

Oversees the assignments and review of the work of law enforcement and clerical staff.

Determines training needs for the Sheriff's Office and modifies as procedures, case law or other factors dictate.

Responsible to enforce court orders requiring the Sheriff's Office oversight and coordination on all labor strikes in the county.

Oversees internal affairs investigations and disciplinary issues.

Keeps detailed records and submits reports on investigations, grievances, and any other reporting necessary.

Testifies in court hearings as required.

Represents county on relevant committees as assigned by the County Executive.

Addresses community groups, schools and other audiences about the functions of the office, as directed.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma; AND

At least two (2) years of full-time or full-time equivalent job-related experience in managing and directly supervising a public law enforcement agency of at least ten (10) full-time employees; AND

Preferred, but not required: Successful completion of the FBI National Academy; AND

The incumbent will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. If the incumbent chooses to operate his/her own motor vehicle, he/she shall provide proof of personal auto insurance and shall be eligible for mileage reimbursement in accordance with County policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the goals, objectives, and principles and practices of law enforcement work.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment commonly employed in civil and criminal law enforcement work.

Knowledge of current homeland security/Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) guidelines to insure safety of government facilities.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Skill in the use and maintenance of handguns.

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Ability to determine training needs and direct the development of same.

Ability to prepare reports and budgets as required.

Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with emergencies and other stresses.

Ability to make oral presentations before various groups, including giving testimony in hearings and court cases

Ability to establish and maintain affective working relationships with associates, judicial, law enforcement and other county officials, representatives of other government agencies and the general public.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Sheriff Department car, sheriff radio, handgun or other weapons as required, handcuffs, electronic charge devices (e.g. X26-Taser), pager, first aid equipment, telephone or cell phone, personal computer (including related software applications), calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and or loud noise.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in the field.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: EXEMPT SERVICE

PAY GRADE: CE/GRV

UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, 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. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.