sheriff: Employment Opportunities

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Employment Opportunities

Training and Education:

When hired to be a Deputy by the Sheriff of Montgomery County you are initially trained by our instructors on the following: defensive and control tactics, firearms training, prisoner transport, handcuffing and searching of prisoners, baton training, working with chemical agents.   After completing and passing the Sheriff’s required training, a Deputy must attend and pass further training given by the State of Pennsylvania (ACT II).  This course is conducted at State College, PA and consists of a 19-week, 760-hour curriculum.


To apply for a position in the Department, contact:

Human Resources Department
One Montgomery Plaza
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404
(610) 278-3052; Fax (610) 278-5959