Deputy Sheriff – Recruit

Frederick, MD
Frederick County Sheriff

Salary: $30.62 Hourly

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • Rotating assignments may include vehicle patrol, investigations and testimony, traffic control, prisoner transport, emergency response, court security, search and seizure, civil process, training and guidance of junior officers, community awareness, etc.

Requirements:

  • 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 Authorized Driver privileges

Preferred Requirements:

  • Additional related education or training