Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

National Police; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Frederick County, MD seeks a sworn deputy to provide a full range of law enforcement services through community-oriented and team-based management. The role reports through the chain of command, yet deputies frequently exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Core duties include vehicle patrol, investigations, court security, and training of junior officers, with an emphasis on public safety and respectful community engagement. Candidates must be 21+, U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years.
• U.S.A. citizenship.
• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Current MPCTC certification by MPCTC or an out-of-state equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain Frederick County permit.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle patrol and investigations, including testimony and traffic control.
• Prisoner transport and emergency response as needed.
• Court security, search and seizure activities.
• Train and guide junior officers; engage with the community.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MPCTC law enforcement certification (or out-of-state equivalent)

Job description

Salary: $34.69 Hourly

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Requirements

• Additional related education or training