James Albert

Background / Bio

James Albert was elected to be the Westmoreland County Sheriff in 2019. He is a graduate of Westmoreland County Community College and California State College of Pennsylvania.  He has worked as a Police Officer for the City of Greensburg, a Detective for the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office and as a Deputy Sheriff for Westmoreland County.

He was appointed by Governor Casey to serve as a Magisterial District Judge, then went on to be elected and serve five terms in this office.