Court Security Deputy Sheriff (Lateral) – Full Benefits

Frederick County Government, Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Day 1 health insurance with HSA

Life Insurance 2x annual salary

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks a Deputy Sheriff Lateral for the Courthouse Security unit to provide security for the courthouse, visitors, staff, and inmates. You will supervise court security posts and coordinate prisoner custody and transfers, reporting daily activities and incidents.

The role requires current MPCTC certification or out-of-state equivalent, U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Comprehensive benefits and a full-time schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years.
• U.S.A. citizenship.
• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Current MPCTC law enforcement certification or an equivalent from another state.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work Court Security posts as assigned.
• Perform full-service law enforcement and civil process duties; enforce laws related to Court operations and Courthouse security and functions.
• Provide information and assistance in the Courthouse and courtrooms; provide courtroom security and order; conduct courtroom searches, cell checks, and head counts.
• Arrest and cite individuals who commit offenses.
• Maintain records of daily activities; report unusual occurrences and incidents.
• Conduct prisoner searches; supervise prisoners in custody; coordinate transportation and transfer of prisoner custody.
• Provide training to newly assigned deputies.
• Ensure proper staffing of posts are maintained.
• Respond to and assist security personnel as problems arise.
• Conduct prisoner movement between courtrooms, other court locations, holding cells and transportation services.
• Provide security and services to judges and courts personnel as required.
• Participate in special operations and assists with staffing needs in other divisions as assigned.
• Process and serve paperwork including protective orders, warrants, evictions, etc.
• Supervise court security personnel when assigned as courts supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MPCTC law enforcement certification or out-of-state equivalent

Tools

Security screening equipment

Job description

Frederick County Government seeks a Deputy Sheriff Lateral for the Courthouse Security unit to provide security for the courthouse, visitors, staff, and inmates. You will supervise court security posts and coordinate prisoner custody and transfers, reporting daily activities and incidents.

The role requires current MPCTC certification or out-of-state equivalent, U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Comprehensive benefits and a full-time schedule are provided.