DEPUTY SHERIFF PRIVATE (Entry-Level) -6

Bowie, MD
Prince George's County Sheriff

Salary: $57,860.00 Annually

Closing Date: 6/30/2025

Position Summary:

The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple permanent, full-time entry-level positions of Deputy Sheriff Private. Prior experience is not required, however, candidates that are current students or recent graduates of an approved Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) accredited institution in the State of Maryland are also encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • High School diploma/graduate or possess a G.E.D.
  • At least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of submitting an application (and be 21+ years of age at time of graduation from the Police Academy)
  • 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
  • Applicants must pass a written test, an agility test, an oral examination, and be able to work shift work.
  • Successfully pass a background investigation.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 60+ college credit hours
  • Current student of an approved Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) accredited institution or if recent graduate, must possess certification from an approved MPCTC accredited institution