Sheriff Bilal to co-host Crime/Violence Prevention Summit
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, in partnership with state Sen. Sharif Street, will hold a town hall on Nov. 5 dedicated to understanding and overcoming the continuing wave of crime and violence bedeviling the City of Philadelphia and its residents.
The town hall, which will take place on Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Esperanza College, 4261, N. Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140.
The Crime and Violence Prevention Town Hall, hosted by the bipartisan and bicameral Community Safety and Crime Prevention Caucus of the Pennsylvania Legislature, will feature city and state politicians, law enforcement officials, and community support groups and violence interrupters, and will be a central part of the push in Harrisburg to direct more federal funds to make the city safer.
“I welcome the opportunity to partner with Sen. Sharif Street on this crucial issue that affects all Philadelphians. We must make our voices heard, not just to let residents know that we are exploring all options to make their city safer, but that we are taking their very real concerns to the powers that be in the state Capitol. If there is a plan to make it safer for our children to play in the park, to make it safer for our seniors to sit on their porches – and there is money to execute that plan – then we need to make sure they fund it.” – Sheriff Rochelle Bilal
To register, click here.
About the Office of The Sheriff of Philadelphia
As the pandemic continues, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s office wants to ensure that Philadelphia residents can remain in their homes, which is why the Sheriff’s office supports any programs that help residents. It is important that Philadelphia residents contact the Sheriff’s office if they believe they have been illegally evicted by someone who was impersonating a Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s office will also continue to host food giveaways and virtual town halls to answer any questions that residents may have. If there are any questions that a resident may have, they can reach out to the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office at 215-686-3530 or 215-686-3542.
Now Hiring: Experienced Deputy Sheriffs!
NOTE: This opportunity is only available to apply for until November 12, 2021. To apply, click here.
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
To submit an application, click here.
The November 12 deadline to apply is fast approaching!
Phillies Donate Two New Members of Sheriff's K-9 Unit
On Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, the Office of the Sheriff of the City and County of Philadelphia received a donation of two Labrador Retriever puppies, named Liberty and Justice, from The Philadelphia Phillies. These dogs, which were offered to the Sheriff's Office by Phillies pitcher Archie Bradley and his fiancée Raegan Poole, will be trained and become members of our K-9 Unit, which will help us better protect and serve the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. K-9 units are used to detect explosives and narcotics. The K-9 unit is a critical part of planning for both courthouse security and major events.
