Deputy Sheriff: MPTC Certified (Ongoing Recruitment)

Wicomico Partnership; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicomico Partnership in Salisbury, MD is seeking a Deputy Sheriff for ongoing recruitment. You will enforce the laws, respond to crimes, interview suspects, write reports, and assist the public.

The role requires MD Police Training Commission certification or equivalent, plus two years of experience, and completion of agility, polygraph, background, medical, and mental health examinations. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience as a Maryland Police Training Commission certified officer.
• Must pass physical agility test, polygraph, background investigation, medical and mental health evaluations.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proof of high school graduation or GED is required.
• College level courses in law enforcement are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the laws of Maryland and Wicomico County.
• Responding to crime scenes or accidents.
• Interviewing suspects and witnesses, writing reports, and monitoring ongoing crimes.
• Responding to citizens' and visitors' questions.

Skills

Physical fitness

Criminal justice knowledge

Interviewing

Word processing

Data entry

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in CJ/psychology/sociology/business/public administration

Job description

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Deputy Sheriff: MPTC Certified (Ongoing Recruitment)

• Enforcing the laws and ordinances of the State of Maryland and Wicomico County;
• Responding to the scene of a crime or an accident;
• Interviewing suspects, witnesses, writing reports, monitoring any suspicious activity of ongoing crimes;
• Responding to citizens’ and visitors’ questions.

Qualifications

Must have two years of experience as a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Must meet the following conditions: physical agility test, polygraph, background investigation, medical and mental health examinations, computer operation, including word processing and data entry. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. All employment applications must be complete to be considered.All applicants must show proof of graduation from an accredited high school, or G.E.D., as approved/recognized by the Maryland Department of Education. College level courses in law enforcement, i.e., Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Municipal Administration, Political Science, Public Administration and City Planning and Counseling are preferred, but not mandatory for Police Officer candidates.