Deputy Sheriff

The Northampton County Sheriff's Department is searching for capable, energetic candidates who are up to the challenge to be their best. In return, they will get the satisfaction of serving their community and a sense of pride that will last a lifetime. We offer a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits, and continuous training and educational opportunities throughout your career.

Written Exam Dates - TBD. Eligible candidates will be contacted via email when dates have been established. Effective immediately, applicants may take the exam for this position a maximum of two (2) times per 12-month period.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon hire, new Deputy Sheriff's must attend the 19-week training Academy at Penn State University. Please follow application link to see more information in our full job posting.

Job Description

A Deputy Sheriff is a sworn and certified law enforcement officer who provides courthouse and courtroom security, transportation of prisoners, and service of court orders and writs. Newly hired employees are paid their base salary to attend extensive training including off-site academy where they will learn all the skills and tools required to be successful in this role. Scroll down to view requirements to qualify for this position including written exam.

To view the complete job description, follow application link. Both Full- and Part-Time positions are available. Per union contract, base salary is $29.14 per hour.

Benefits are only for full-time employees: pension; medical, dental, vision, prescription, and basic life insurance, plus voluntary life and disability options; fitness and tuition reimbursements; deferred comp 457(b); and more! Our pension is a defined benefit plan and vesting happens in just five years of full-time employment.

In order to be considered for the Deputy Sheriff position, candidate must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), possess a current driver’s license with acceptable driving history, and complete an application including COMPLETE contact information for three references. Candidates must manually input their work history into their application and attach a clear picture of their driver’s license. Additionally, a written exam and physical agility test must both be passed in order to proceed to interview.

When dates have been determined for the written exam, qualified candidates will be notified via email that they need to schedule their test for one of the available timeslots via our website. The exam lasts three hours, is held onsite in Easton, PA, and is at no cost to applicants. In order to pass the exam, test-taker must be able to read, write, hear, and understand English. They must also be able to see both short distances (to read and write) and long distances (to view test video). A practice test is available through the vendor and is not required; however, this practice test is not free. Follow application link and see full posting for direct link to practice test.

Candidates who pass the written exam will be notified when the physical agility test has been scheduled. Candidates who then pass the physical agility test will be referred for an interview. If the hiring manager selects the candidate to proceed with the hiring process, the manager will directly coordinate all remaining pre-employment processes with candidate for the Deputy Sheriff.

Questions? You email jobs@norcopa.gov or call 610-829-6366.

The Deputy Sheriff position provides an entry-level opportunity for law enforcement officers. It is also a great opportunity for potentially making a lifelong career right here by moving up in the ranks. Veterans and currently serving military welcome!