Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and the Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff, in partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Violent Crime Task Force), Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, the Philadelphia Juvenile Probation and Parole, and the Pennsylvania State Police, held a press conference on Friday, July 30, 2021, announcing the results of “Operation Priority Takedown,” a sweep concentrating on perpetrators of violent crime and perpetrators with outstanding warrants and a history of gun charges.

Thirty-Seven (37) fugitives were taken into custody on charges including possession of firearms, aggravated assault, burglary, robbery., strangulation and homicide. The burglary and robbery-related arrests were included as part of this operation are individuals with a history of violence. Various types of ammunition and weapons were recovered today, including an AR-15, double-barreled shotgun, and multiple handguns.

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The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff from applicants without previous law-enforcement experience. This is an entry-level position, where new hires will learn and become certified in both Civil and Criminal enforcement within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Employees learn to transport prisoners from State, County, City and courthouse institutions, provide protection for courthouse and judicial staff, and public safety for all judicial facilities, and maintain custody of prisoners during legal proceedings.  

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. 

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The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications from experienced qualified law enforcement professionals for the position of Deputy Sheriff. For professionals with five or more years’ experience the starting salary is $60,273.

Requirements include but are not limited to one of the following:

• A current Deputy Sheriff Training Act II-114 certification

OR

• Deputy Sheriff Training Act II-114 certification that was valid within a three-year period.

• Completion of the Deputy Sheriff’s Training Act II-114 training under Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, through Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Program within the three-year period.

• Successfully completed a recognized Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 basic training course.

• Experience as a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania with either a current or past MPOETC certification card.

• Employment as a Pennsylvania State Police Officer as documented by a copy of academy graduation certificate and notice of retirement.

Salary, according to number of years with law enforcement experience:

$49,631 – Prior Law Enforcement Experience with One Year or Less

$52,289 – Prior Law Enforcement Experience with more than one year but less than three years

$54,291 – Prior Law Enforcement of three years but less than four years

$57,606 – Prior Law Enforcement Experience of Four Years but less than Five Years

$60,273 – Prior Law Enforcement Experience of Five Years or More

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The July 23 deadline to apply is fast approaching!