Deputy Sheriff (Entry Level)

Baltimore County, MD • Towson, MD

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About The Position

The Sheriff's Office is seeking Entry Level Deputy Sheriffs to perform responsible law enforcement and regulatory work under close supervision. This includes serving civil and criminal processes, making arrests, maintaining courtroom security, and transporting prisoners. The position requires a commitment to public safety and the ability to work in various environments, including courts and correctional facilities.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Pass the written examination.
• Pass the physical agility examination.
• Complete a comprehensive background investigation.
• Complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and pass a physical and medical examination.

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 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.

Benefits

• Recruit Employment Bonus of $6000 for Entry Level Deputy Sheriffs, paid in three equal payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED