Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

GovernmentJobs.com — Frederick County Government, MD; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Frederick County Government, MD is seeking a sworn Deputy Sheriff – Lateral for current certified deputies. This full‑time, non‑exempt role offers 40 hours weekly, shift differential and premium pay eligible, and full benefits.

The position requires being at least 21, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or equivalent, current MPCTC certification or recognition from another state, and a valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a Frederick County driving permit.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• U.S. citizenship.
• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Current MPCTC law enforcement certification or a comparable certification from a state outside Maryland.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with the ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County employee driving permit.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of law enforcement services to Frederick County through community oriented and team management approaches.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varied schedule (shift differential and premium pay eligible); full benefits

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 chainThe qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

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