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The Chester County Sheriff\u2019s Office (CCSO) announces a change in qualification requirements for its Deputy Sheriff I positions. Effective immediately, Act 120 or Act 2 certification is not required in advance of a career as a Chester County Deputy Sheriff. The County will now offer paid-for certification training from the hiring start date.<\/p>\n
Those seeking to be hired at the entry-level Deputy Sheriff position with Chester County government will receive a Deputy Sheriff I salary and benefits and must complete the Act 120 or Act 2 certification within one year of employment. The County will cover the cost of training alongside the salary.<\/p>\n
The move to offer paid-for training as a Chester County Deputy Sheriff follows the recent extensive review of salaries for all positions in the CCSO. Combined with valuable County benefits, the paid-for training offers good career opportunities for those seeking to work in law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Chester County Sheriff Fredda Maddox said, \u201cFor applicants desiring a career in law enforcement, the out-of-pocket expense of Act 120 training can be cost-prohibitive.\u00a0 With the County offering to pay for training, along with a full compensation package in exchange for a commitment to serve with the Sheriff\u2019s Office, I see that as a game-changer that should increase our ability to attract and recruit new deputies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Law enforcement recruits must complete 919 hours of coursework and training, typically over nine months, to become Act 120 certified. Act 2 certification requires recruits to complete 760 hours in a six-month residential program.<\/p>\n