EXPERIENCED DEPUTY SHERIFF

Prince George's County, Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is seeking experienced Deputy Sheriffs (EDS) at grade W21 for permanent, full-time appointments. Candidates must have at least one year as a certified full-time police officer or qualified law enforcement officer.

This role involves providing law enforcement services, serving warrants, transporting prisoners, securing courtrooms, and processing arrests while maintaining courthouse security and 24-hour coverage.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate or GED
• At least 21 years of age at time of application
• Completed at least one year as a certified full-time Police Officer
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months of post-license driving experience
• Pass all qualification factors listed in Additional Information
• Registered with Selective Service
• Willing to be an essential employee

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to residents
• Perform general law enforcement and investigations; serve warrants and extradite offenders
• Transport prisoners to and from courts and facilities
• Arrest, detain, and process prisoners in custody
• Serve civil processes and summonses
• Execute writs and court orders
• Maintain security in courtrooms
• Monitor prisoners in holding areas
• Complete reports

Skills

U.S. Citizen

Valid driver's license

Willing to be essential employee

Selective Service registration

Post-license driving experience

Education

High School graduate or GED

One year as certified full-time Police Officer

60+ college credit hours (preferred)

MD certification preferred

Job description

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George’s County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions. The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

About the Position

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple permanent, full-time Experienced Deputy Sheriffs (EDS) (Deputy Sheriff Private), grade W21.

Candidates must have at least one year of prior experience as a certified full-time Police Officer or qualified law enforcement officer.

Examples of Work

• Provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to the residents of Prince George's County
• Perform general law enforcement and investigations controlling and serving warrants and/or extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants
• Transport prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout the State of Maryland and the United States
• Arrest, detain and process prisoners that are in the custody of the Office of the Sheriff
• Serve civil processes/summonses
• Execute writs/court orders
• Maintain security in the courtrooms of the Circuit and District Courts
• Monitor prisoners in holding areas
• Perform court related house evictions
• Complete reports

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• At least 21 years of age at the time of submitting an application
• Completed at least one (1) year as a certified full-time Police Officer or qualified law enforcement officer
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months of post-license driving experience
• Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information
• Registered with Selective Service
• Willing to be an essential employee

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission
• Completed at least one (1) year as a certified full-time Police Officer or qualified law enforcement officer in the State of Maryland
• 60+ college credit hours

This position is designated essential

The incumbent must be willing to participate as a critical/essential employee during emergencies in the event of a natural or manmade disaster; or special activities/events. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave. Employees in this classification may be assigned to any of the three shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage to maintain the facility's security.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Job Location: Prince George's County, MD

Conditions of Employment:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing to be an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave. Employees in this classification may be assigned to any of the three shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage to maintain the facility's security.

Depth and Scope of Application Process: DO NOT use a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.

Applicants applying under this recruitment announcement will be considered for the Winter start.

Notifications

Notifications for this position will be made via email.

Applicants must monitor the e‑mail account provided and update their online profile with any changes to personal information.

Applicants must ensure that your e‑mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".

For more information, you may contact a Sheriff Recruiter at [e-mail]

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace