Deputy Sheriff - Recruit

Frederick County Government•Law Enforcement Center - Frederick, MD

32d•Onsite

About The Position

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 recognizes 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 upon completion of academy
U.S.A. citizenship
High school graduation or the equivalent
Eligible for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and able to become certified within 1 year of hire - OR - eligible for comparative compliance (must maintain in-service training and firearms requirements in accordance with standards of FCSO and MPCTC)
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the 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
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
An employment agreement is required for all Deputy Recruit candidates.
Selected Deputy recruits must enter into an agreement to reimburse the Sheriff's Office for costs incurred for training, uniforms, and equipment if the candidate leaves employment within three years of completing a recruit academy and accepts employment with another Law Enforcement agency within one year of termination.
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)
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) A written examination
3) Physical ability testing
4) A spoken examination administered before a panel
5) One or more personal interviews
6) A pre-employment background investigation
7) A pre-employment polygraph test (inquiries include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history)
8) A pre-employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana
9) 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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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
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).
This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
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.
Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care