Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

Frederick County Government•Law Enforcement Center - Frederick, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Deputy Sheriff – Lateral announcement is intended solely for applicants who are already certified Deputy Sheriffs. Applicants who have not been certified in the last 3 years will receive a notice indicating they are not qualified, as they do not meet this specific requirement. If you have not held this certification within in last 3 years, please return to the County’s Public Job Opportunities page and apply to the Deputy Sheriff – Recruit announcement. The entry-level Recruit opportunity provides consideration for individuals who have no prior experience or certification in the field. This sworn professional position provides a full range of law enforcement services to Frederick County through community oriented and team management approaches. General supervision is provided through the chain of command; however, Deputies must frequently exercise independent judgment and administrative discretion. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

Minimum age 21 years
U.S.A. citizenship
High school graduation or the equivalent
Current Law Enforcement certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) or a comparable certification from a State outside of Maryland
Possession of a valid driver's license with the ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County employee driving permit
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Strong and effective math skills plus spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms, reports and legal documents associated with assigned duties
Ability to hear and understand the speech of motorists, pedestrians and/or citizens, sometimes over the sounds of traffic
Ability to clearly observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic at acceptable distances and to hear warning sounds such as a vehicle horn
Ability to effectively apply training to respond quickly, calmly and appropriately in standard duty and emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment and independent action
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public, maintaining professional attitude, appearance and manner of performance
Sound physical condition in order to effectively respond to the spontaneous physical demands of comprehensive law enforcement duties (e.g. arrest, restraint and control of suspects/prisoners, foot pursuit, search and rescue, etc.); ability to meet and maintain compliance with FCSO physical fitness standards
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly driving; frequently walking, moving, traversing, climbing, ascending, descending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and performing repetitive motions; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing up to and over 40 pounds; rarely sitting, crawling, lifting over 50 pounds and pulling up to and over 40 pounds.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently indoors, outdoors, and walking on uneven ground; occasionally working in hot (above 100 degrees), cold (below 32 degrees) dirty, dusty, in confined spaces, and will be required to wear protective equipment; rarely work at heights, below ground, in noisy environments, near machinery, near chemical or fumes, and potentially exposed to infectious diseases.
Employees in this classification are designated as Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.
Available for 24-hour call-in, any shift as assigned, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime
This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana
A Deputy Sheriff Lateral becomes eligible for the rank of Deputy First Class upon completion of the 18-month probationary.
Secondary employment will not be approved for FCSO personnel before successful completion of the field training period
Completion of the examination/selection process can take up to 12 months.
Candidates found eligible, but not immediately selected, may be contacted for subsequent placement within 1 year
Candidates who were previously rejected may reapply for consideration; however those declined for reasons that assure another rejection will not be reconsidered
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): (candidate must qualify at each step to proceed to next)
An evaluation of training and experience
Physical ability testing
A spoken examination administered before a panel
One or more personal interviews
A pre-employment background investigation
A pre-employment polygraph test (inquiries include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history)
A pre-employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana
A pre-employment psychological examination

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given for additional related education or training.

Responsibilities

Rotating assignments may include vehicle patrol, investigations and testimony, traffic control, prisoner transport, emergency response, court security, search and seizure, civil process, training and guidance of junior officers, community awareness, etc.

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).
Full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan