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City of Philadelphia

Deputy Sheriff Recruit

City of Philadelphia

Recruitment began on

Expires on

Oct. 12, 2026

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs

All applications will be accepted from 8/17/2026 to 10/11/2026.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

  1. Impact  – The work you do here matters to millions.
  2. Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
  3. Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
  4. Benefits – We care about your well-being.

General Job Description: This is an entry level protection work, learning and becoming 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, judicial staff, and public safety for all judicial facilities, and maintain custody of prisoners during legal proceedings. Positions in this class serve in a training capacity learning and pursuing certification in the methods and techniques and developing the abilities necessary to perform both criminal and civil enforcement and to serve legal documents and enforcement of 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.

The Requirements are as follows:

EDUCATION: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

 

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Qadira Moore. You can contact Qadira at Qadira.Moore@Phila.gov.

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

 


Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.