Deputy Sheriff - Recruit

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 seeks a sworn deputy to provide a full range of law enforcement services for Frederick County. The role emphasizes community oriented approaches and team-based management, with supervision through the chain of command, but deputies must frequently exercise independent judgment and discretion.

The position is non-exempt, full-time with a varied schedule, offering full benefits and a pathway to MPCTC certification within one year of hire or

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years
• U.S.A. citizenship
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Eligible for MPCTC certification within 1 year of hire or comparable compliance
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

Skills

Community oriented

Team management

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

Frederick County recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

• Minimum age 21 years upon completion of academy


• U.S.A. citizenship


• High school graduation or the equivalent


• Eligible for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and able to become certified within 1 year of hire - OR - eligible for comparative compliance* (must maintain in-service training and firearms requirements in accordance with standards of FCSO and MPCTC)


• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to maintain County Autho