Experienced Deputy Sheriff

Prince George's County Government • Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff is hiring multiple permanent, full-time Experienced Deputy Sheriffs (Deputy Sheriff Private), grade W21. Candidates must have at least one year of prior experience as a certified full-time police officer or qualified law enforcement officer. The role provides law enforcement services to County residents and supports the courts through warrant enforcement, civil process service, prisoner transport and custody, and courthouse security. Deputies may be assigned to any of three shifts to provide 24-hour facility security and must be willing to serve as essential employees during emergencies and special activities or events.

The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts. Its work includes responding to domestic violence calls; processing warrants, civil papers, and domestic violence peace and protective orders; handling Emergency Psychiatric Petition orders; executing evictions; securing courthouses, courtrooms, and holding areas; and transporting prisoners and extraditing fugitives. Applicants selected must meet agency training and performance standards, use protective apparel and equipment when applicable, and pass applicable pre-employment checks. Applicants considered for this recruitment will be evaluated for a Winter start and must complete the stated application, testing, interview, background, screening, and academy steps.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years old when submitting an application.
• Have completed at least one year as a certified full-time police officer or qualified law enforcement officer.
• Have a valid driver’s license and at least six months of post-license driving experience.
• Pass all qualification factors listed in the Additional Information section.
• Be registered with Selective Service.
• Be willing to serve as an essential employee and report to or remain at work when administrative leave is granted to other County employees.
• Meet agency training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
• Successfully pass applicable pre-employment checks, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screening.
• Be prepared for assignment to any of three shifts to provide 24-hour coverage.
• Complete the required recruitment process, including the physical requirement test, written examination, document and records checks, interviews, background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examinations, drug screening, and academy completion and graduation.
• Clearly document in the application how the stated qualifications are met.

Nice To Haves

• Currently certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.
• At least one year as a certified full-time police officer or qualified law enforcement officer in Maryland.
• At least 60 college credit hours.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to Prince George’s County residents.
• Perform general law enforcement duties and investigations, including controlling and serving warrants and extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants.
• Transport prisoners to and from institutions and courts throughout Maryland and the United States.
• Arrest, detain, and process prisoners in the custody of the Office of the Sheriff.
• Serve civil processes and summonses.
• Execute writs and court orders.
• Maintain security in Circuit and District Court courtrooms.
• Monitor prisoners in holding areas.
• Complete court-related house evictions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED