Deputy Sheriff (For Current and Retired Law Enforcement Officers - Lateral)

About the role

This position is for current and/or retired law enforcement officers (Police and Deputy Sheriffs) only. Retired Baltimore County Law Enforcement Officers are not eligible for this position.

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.
• Conducts applicant investigations and other 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 rehabilitational facilities throughout the State of Maryland.
• Carrries, 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.

Requirements

• Have at least two (2) years' experience as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff;
• Current MPCTC certification or have been MPCTC certified within the last three (3) years which includes firearms qualification;
• Must be in good standing at current agency with no pending internal investigations, or have retired within the past 3 years in good standing;
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent;
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time you submit your application;
• Satisfactorily complete a medical examination;
• Must be a citizen of the United States;
• Must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and periodic drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent;
• Must have at least two (2) years' experience with a law enforcement agency as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff;
• Must have current MPCTC certification or have been MPCTC certified within the last three (3) years which includes firearms qualification.

Benefits

• Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
• General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
• Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Conditions of Employment

• Work an average scheduled work week of 40 hours which may include Saturday, Sunday, holidays, evenings, and nights.
• Subject to call to duty or overtime in emergencies with little or no notice.
• Must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• 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.

Employment Benefits

• New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Smoke free workplace
• Drug free workplace

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.