Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement

St Mary's County Government; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Government is seeking candidates for a sworn police officer position. The role involves patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, enforcing traffic laws, and conducting investigations.

Successful applicants will complete required training and will be designated essential personnel during severe weather. Applicants must meet rigorous health, background, and fitness standards, pass a series of exams, and be prepared for shift work including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass written entrance exam, physical agility test, polygraph, physical and psychological examination.
• Drug screen and extensive background investigation required.
• Weight must be in proportion to height, body frame and age.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must complete a 26-week academy or be eligible for recertification/competitive training.
• Must work shift work including weekends and holidays.
• Position designated essential personnel during inclement weather.
• Must maintain CPR/AED/FA certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area and take action to preserve the peace.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Enforce traffic regulations.
• Investigate suspicious conditions and complaints.
• Conduct interviews to obtain information from suspects and complainants.
• Investigate crime scenes and secure the scene, collect evidence.
• Arrest persons according to procedures.
• Complete written factual reports.
• Testify in court when required.
• Execute search and arrest warrants.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol duties

Emergency response

Court testimony

Written reports

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms handling

Job description

• Sign-on bonus $15,000 (Three installments - $5,000 upon academy graduation, $5,000 upon successful completion of 1 year probation in this position, and $5,000 upon completion of two years of employment in this position)


• Lateral bonus, in addition to the sign-on bonus above: $7,500 (Three installments - $2,500 when hired, $2,500 upon release from probation in this position, and $2,500 upon completion of two years of employment in this position)

Provide law enforcement services for St. Mary’s County in accordance with all applicable statutes and laws; perform other duties as assigned.

1. Patrol assigned area and take appropriate action to preserve the peace;


2. Respond to emergency calls;


3. Enforce traffic regulations;


4. Investigate suspicious conditions and complaints;


5. Conduct interviews to obtain information from complainants and suspects;


6. Investigate crime scenes to include securing the scene, interviewing witnesses and collection of evidence;


7. Arrest persons suspected of crimes according to prescribed procedures;


8. Complete written factual reports;


9. Must be able to testify in court proceedings;


10. Execute search and arrest warrants;


11. Maintain assigned equipment;


12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid Maryland driver’s license and be a U.S. citizen;


2. Must pass written entrance exam, physical agility test, polygraph, physical and psychological examination, drug screen and successfully pass extensive background investigation with favorable results;


3. Weight must be in proportion to height, body frame and age;


4. Vision must be correctable to 20/20;


5. Must complete a 26-week Maryland Police Training Commission approved academy; or be eligible for recertification and/or eligible for comparative compliance training as a certified Police Officer by the Maryland Police Training Commission;


6. Must be able to work shift work including weekends and holidays;


7. This position is designated essential personnel during inclement weather;


8. Must maintain current certification of CPR/AED/FA

Supervision:

Supervisor: Sergeant or in his/her absence a Corporal or Deputy First Class

Supervises: N/A

Physical Training Requirements:

Training academy Recruits will be subject to being taken down to the ground aggressively in the prone position and participate in playing the role of an officer and aggressor. Recruits will be exposed in the face with Oleoresin Capsicum/ OC Spray,

Recruits must also Demonstrate the following:

Execute a jump and climb from a height of at least four (4) feet, must have the ability to run 1.5 miles with a distance of at least 300 yards at full speed, and have the ability to run up and down two flights of stairs as well as have the ability to demonstrate other various fitness requirements such as; push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups (males) and flex arm hang (females)

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling of moderate to heavy boxes, tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 150 pounds and have the ability to evacuate people from dangerous conditions.

This position requires the ability to run, climb, jump, lift, drag, crawl, carry, push and pull of objects and have the ability to use bodily force as well as respond to calls, both on foot and by motor vehicle, wearing of Personnel Protective Equipment/PPE, including but limited to; Kevlar vest, gun belt and Gas/Protective mask.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress and physical threat which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

• 1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;


• 2. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of the Office of the Sheriff policies and procedures;


• 3. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of modern approved principles and practices of sworn law enforcement;


• 4. Ability to use and maintain firearms and related police issued equipment;


• 5. Ability to operate a motor vehicle under normal or emergency situations;


• 6. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public;


• 7. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established federal, state and local laws;


• 8. Ability to apply departmental policies to daily work problems;


• 9. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions;


• 10. Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain records;


• 11. Ability to plan, organize, and execute complicated and continuing assignments accurately, with minimum instruction or review;


• 12. Effective business English, grammar, legal terminology, and math skills.