Deputy Sheriff (Entry Level)

About the role

The Sheriff’s Office will award a Hiring Bonus of $6000 for Entry Level Deputy Sheriffs. The bonus will be paid in three (3) equal payments at the time of hire; after training; and after completion of probationary status.

Responsibilities

• Serves summonses, writs, body attachments, warrants, ex-parte orders and similar court documents.
• Enforces court orders by making criminal and civil arrests, collecting judgments, taking possession of property, and conducting Sheriff's sales and levies of chattels, goods, and real property.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles.
• Conducts investigations concerning Sheriff's Office business and at the request of the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.
• Maintains peace and security of the courts, the courts building complex, and judicial employees.
• Maintains custody and transportation of inmates, prisoners, and detainees to and from court proceedings, courthouses, detention, correctional and rehabilitation facilities throughout the State of Maryland.
• Carries, maintains, trains, and is proficient in the use of a firearm.
• Operates a radio-equipped County vehicle.
• Operates radio, telephone, and other communications devices.
• Completes written reports.
• Functions as a field-training officer for probationary Deputy Sheriffs.
• Participates in a variety of training.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
• Character: Applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.
• Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.
• Physical Requirements: Employees must be able to perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health and safety of others, as determined by a test of physical ability. After accepting an appointment to a position within this classification, all candidates are required to pass a physical examination.

Conditions of Employment

• During the first year of employment, all employees must receive certification as a Deputy Sheriff by the Maryland Police Training Commission, which includes firearms qualification, and must maintain same throughout employment.
• Employees must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.
• Employees work an average scheduled workweek of 40 hours, which may include Saturday, Sunday, holidays, evenings, and nights.
• Employees are subject to call to duty or overtime in emergencies with little or no notice.
• Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing, and the operation of vehicles and firearms.
• Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation: Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.