Job title: DEPUTY SHERIFF (MARYLAND MUNICIPAL POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY CURRENT STUDENT OR RECENT GRADUATE)
Company: Prince George’s County Government
Job description: Nature and Variety of Work
**DEPUTY SHERIFF ENTRY LEVEL FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES OF AN APPROVED MARYLAND POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSIONS ACCREDITED INSTITUTION THAT CAN PROVIDE CERTIFICATION TO BE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.**
If you do not meet the above requirement you must apply for the Deputy Sheriff Entry Level position.
*E.P.O.’S APPLY UNDER THE EXPERIENCED DEPUTY SHERIFF ANNOUNCEMENT*
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking men and women that exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, integrity and the desire to serve the community to be considered for the position of Experienced Deputy Sheriff.
Examples of Work
Incumbents typically perform general law enforcement and investigations controlling and serving warrants and /or extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants. Duties include transporting prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout the State of Maryland and the United States. Serving civil processes/summonses; executing writs/court orders, maintaining security in the courtrooms of the Circuit Courts; monitoring prisoners in holding areas, writing reports, and providing effective and efficient services to the citizens of Prince George’s County.
Shift work (which includes weekends and holidays), is required.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- High School graduate
- 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 6 months old at time of application)
- Possess a current/valid driver’s license and at least 6 months driving experience
- Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information.
BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Additional Information
NOT recommended-using 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.
To be considered for this Class, Applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps: * Create on-line profile/Submit an online application
- Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review
- Download and complete the Doctor’s Waiver to participate in the A.P.R.T (will not be able to participate in the A.P.R.T without a signed waiver).
- Request an A.P.R.T by calling a recruiter
- Preliminary Documents and Records Check
- Downloading and completing the PHS
If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes: * Initial Interview (Submit PHS & requested supporting documents).
- Background Investigation
- Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Screening
- Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test
- Hiring Consideration
- Final Offer of Employment
- Retake and Pass A.P.R.T (no exceptions)
Before applying, serious applicants will:
- Have your doctor complete the
- Be prepared to immediately take the A.P.R.T (for training tips click
) * Obtain and review a copy of your credit report at
- Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from every state in which you have held a driver’s license (Maryland drivers can obtain a certified copy by clicking
)
****All notifications for this position will be made via email****
Each applicant must monitor the e-mail account provided and update their online profile with any changes to personal information.
Ensure your e-mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in “@co.pg.md.us”.
Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Previous disqualification
- Deception
- Poor work history
- Poor driving record
- Suspended license/DWI/DUI
- History or pattern of crimes both reported and not reported; felony/misdemeanor conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase
- Falsification of application or other documents
- Failure to meet physical and mental standards
- Failure to present a professional appearance
- Poor credit history
- Inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or The Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff.
ACADEMY CLASSES ARE SELECTED AND HELD AS VACANCIES OCCUR
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 show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
For more information you may contact
a Sheriff Recruiter at 301-324-4329 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click for specific instructions.
Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
Expected salary: $57860 – 91372 per year
Location: Prince George’s County, MD
Job date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:41:04 GMT
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