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Exam Title

Deputy Sheriff Officer (General)

Exam Number

5H41-20130401-OC-01

Salary

$38,225 - $46,422 Starting Salary - New employees may be appointed at any step in the pay range depending on qualifications.

Competition

Open-Competitive

Department

Announcement Date

04/01/2013

Close Date

04/19/2013

General Definition

This is certified level protection work for sworn officers in both Civil and Criminal enforcement within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Employees in this class are responsible for transporting prisoners from State, County, City and courthouse institutions, to courts providing protection for courthouse, judicial staff, and public safety for all judicial facilities, and maintaining custody of prisoners during legal proceedings. Positions in this class perform both criminal and civil enforcement, serve legal documents and and enforce laws as outlined in C.S. Title 18, C.S. Title 75 and Title 231. This work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and physical effort is frequently required. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher level deputy sheriff.

Union Code

B. Deputy Sheriff Classes

FLSA Code

Non-Exempt

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION
   Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.
   
   AND
2. EXPERIENCE
   
   Option 1
   Currently working as an active sworn Deputy Sheriff in Pennsylvania who performs the duties of a Deputy Sheriff and who has successfully completed certification training required by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, through Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Program
   
   • Documentation Required: A copy of Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency certification as a Deputy Sheriff
   
   OR
   
   Option 2
   Currently working as a sworn Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who performs the duties of a Police Officer and who has successfully completed Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 basic training course.
   
   • Documentation Required: A copy of MPOETC certification card as a Police Officer.
   
   All Above Documentation Required At Time of Application
   
   
   Note: Both Specialties
   
   Employees must complete all certification and re-certification training required by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, through Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Program.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by any state prior to appointment and possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Deputy Sheriff Officer.

Certification as a Deputy Sheriff by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, through Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Program within one year of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Deputy Sheriff Officer.

Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s)/ certification indicating completion of the educational requirement at the time of application. Transcripts / CERTIFICATION MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript / certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another transcript

Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript / certification – One time only!

Candidates may upload transcripts / certification into their account, and attach a transcript with this application. Once the transcript / certification is uploaded, it may be attached to all future applications. You will not have to submit another transcript / certification when you submit applications in the future. Attaching your transcript / certification will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript / certification cannot be misplaced.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript / certification – Separate transcript / certification required for each application
If you submit a paper copy of a transcript / certification, the transcript / certification will be used for this application only. You will have to submit transcripts / certifications again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper transcripts will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript / certification submissions and other required materials:

City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard
Municipal Services Building Concourse
Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Marcus Wright

Equivalency Statement(s)

Application Procedures

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.

Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0881/ 0883 / 0885 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on April 19, 2013.

Your application will be rejected and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application

If you provide an email address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail only.

Please note: It is your responsibility to notify the Office of Human Resources if you change your contact information. Changes made to your account after an application has been submitted will not be updated on your application. Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov to have these changes applied to specific applications. Failure to do so may result in notifications not reaching you.

Notes to Applicants

ELIGIBLE LIST

OPEN-COMPETITIVE. Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Philadelphia residency is not required at the time of application. Once hired, employees have six months to move into the City of Philadelphia.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS: Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence when they appear to take the examination and to the supplemental question regarding residence later in this form.

If candidates are required to appear to compete in an examination, the response on that day will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents.

If the examination is a training and experience evaluation, the response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Ten points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.

LEGACY PREFERENCE
The children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.

Projected Exam Date

Training and Experience Evaluation
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

A Published List of Candidates and/or an Eligible List is planned for the week of May 20, 2013. Please note that this date may change.

An Eligible List may be established simultaneously with the Published List of Candidates (when an immediate need to hire exists) or upon first certification request

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

Assigned to

Marcus Wright

SALARY RANGE:

$38,619.00 to $63,259.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to Monday, May 20, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

GL-1896-05/09

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Many vacancies in the following location(s):
CBP - BPA West Texas / New Mexico United States
CBP - BPA South Texas United States
CBP - BPA California United States
CBP - BPA Arizona United States

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens