Deputy Sheriff - $6K Hiring Bonus & Training

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $6,000

Job summary

Baltimore County Sheriff's Office is seeking entry-level Deputy Sheriffs to perform law enforcement duties, serve process, make arrests, and transport prisoners. The role involves extensive training, background checks, and mandatory examinations.

Applicants must meet age, education, citizenship, and licensing requirements, pass multiple exams and a medical/psychological evaluation, and be prepared for a 40-hour workweek with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old at 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

• Under close supervision, trains to perform and performs responsible law enforcement and regulatory work, including serving civil and criminal process, making arrests, maintaining courtroom security, and transporting prisoners.
• Serves summonses, writs, attachments, warrants, ex-parte orders and similar court documents.
• Enforces court orders by making arrests, collecting judgments, taking possession of property, and conducting Sheriff's sales and levies.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Physical agility

Firearms familiarity

Driving license

Written examination

Background investigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

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Job description

Baltimore County Sheriff's Office is seeking entry-level Deputy Sheriffs to perform law enforcement duties, serve process, make arrests, and transport prisoners. The role involves extensive training, background checks, and mandatory examinations.

Applicants must meet age, education, citizenship, and licensing requirements, pass multiple exams and a medical/psychological evaluation, and be prepared for a 40-hour workweek with potential overtime.