Law Enforcement Deputy

Probationary employee responsible for delivering law enforcement services throughout the County, including patrol, response to calls, arrests, criminal investigations, and civil process service.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the County to maintain law and order.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Execute on-view arrests.
• Check County businesses for security.
• Respond to reports of criminal complaints and complete necessary investigations.
• Deliver personal service of civil process issued by Harford County courts and other jurisdictions.
• Execute arrests for all warrants issued.
• Transport prisoners to and from penal institutions and courts in and out of Harford County.
• Maintain courtroom decorum during trials.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen with 10 years of verifiable U.S. residency.
• High school diploma or GED certificate recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and no DUI convictions.
• Pass entrance-level exam (minimum score 70%) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Pass physical agility testing, comprehensive background investigation, criminal record check, medical exam, drug/alcohol screening, polygraph exam, and psychological screening.
• Provide a handwriting sample for review.
• Appear before and receive a favorable recommendation from an Oral Interview Board.
• Visible tattoos permitted if not offensive, indecent, extremist, racist, or sexist; no visible tattoos on the face or head.
• Must demonstrate honesty, reliability, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Any criminal conviction(s) and/or arrest(s) may be grounds for disqualification.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to act as a public representative of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Working knowledge of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Harford County Ordinances, Uniform Traffic Code, Sheriff’s Office Rules and Regulations, and relevant court processes.
• Skill in firearms use, defensive driving, and self-defense techniques.
• Ability to complete Firearms Qualifications, Physical Training, Academic Standards, and other required training.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, grammar, spelling, arithmetic, and verbal/non-verbal communication.

Pay

Starting salary: $34.17 per hour / $71,074 annual. $10,000 recruitment incentive payment upon hiring and completion of required training academy. Opportunities for overtime, compensatory time, holiday pay, shift differential for evening and midnight shifts, and uniform allowance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Sheriff’s Office Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Generous Leave Package and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.