Deputy Sheriff (Recruits)

Marriottsville, MD
Howard County Sheriff

Salary: $57,262.00 – $100,422.00 Annually

Closing Date: 6/30/2026

Position Summary:

Deputy Sheriff’s are law enforcement officers, recognized in the State of Maryland, and have state wide powers when dealing with certain issues. Howard County Deputies provide many duties in this County.

Essential Functions:

  • Processes and serves civil and criminal summons, from in and out of state.
  • Transports prisoners as per court orders.
  • Preserves order during court sessions and maintains court security.
  • Enforces all Federal, State, and County laws.
  • Levies and seizes property on judgment, and collects money and fees.
  • Makes arrests on warrants and civil body attachments.
  • Investigates domestic animal kills in the County.
  • Works with various Local, State, and Federal officers in cooperative law enforcement efforts.
  • Provides court ordered protection.
  • Participate on extradition out of state with respect to prisoner transportation.
  • Maintain valid driver’s license.
  • Issue Maryland State Citations as required.
  • Issue Howard County Parking Citations.
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • The selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete entry level police training as per Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission (MPCTC) requirements within one year of employment.
  • Class C Maryland Driver’s License.

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