Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

JOB INFORMATION

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full‑time; 40 hours per week; varied schedule (shift differential and premium pay eligible); full benefits. 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. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. Total Compensation Package 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carry‑over 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit County‑ and Employee‑funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc. Work/Life Balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan. Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following other duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Qualifications And Requirements Minimum age 21 years U.S.A. citizenship High school graduation or the equivalent Current Law Enforcement certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) or a comparable certification from a State outside of Maryland Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County employee driving permit Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong and effective math skills plus spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms, reports and legal documents associated with assigned duties Ability to hear and understand the speech of motorists, pedestrians and/or citizens, sometimes over the sounds of traffic Ability to clearly observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic at acceptable distances and to hear warning sounds such as a vehicle horn Ability to effectively apply training to respond quickly, calmly and appropriately in standard duty and emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment and independent action Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and the general public, maintaining professional attitude, appearance and manner of performance Preference May Be Given For Additional related education or training Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Sound physical condition in order to effectively respond to the spontaneous physical demands of comprehensive law enforcement duties (e.g., arrest, restraint and control of suspects/prisoners, foot pursuit, search and rescue, etc.); ability to meet and maintain compliance with FCSO physical fitness standards While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly driving; frequently walking, moving, traversing, climbing, ascending, descending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and performing repetitive motions; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing up to and over 40 pounds; rarely sitting, crawling, lifting over 50 pounds and pulling up to and over 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently indoors, outdoors, and walking on uneven ground; occasionally working in hot (above 100 °F), cold (below 32 °F) dirty, dusty, in confined spaces, and will be required to wear protective equipment; rarely work at heights, below ground, in noisy environments, near machinery, near chemical or fumes, and potentially exposed to infectious diseases. Additional Information / Examination Process Available for 24‑hour call‑in, any shift as assigned, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana A Deputy Sheriff Lateral becomes eligible for the rank of Deputy First Class upon completion of the 18‑month probationary. Secondary employment will not be approved for FCSO personnel before successful completion of the field training period Completion of the examination/selection process can take up to 12 months. Candidates found eligible, but not immediately selected, may be contacted for subsequent placement within 1 year Candidates who were previously rejected may reapply for consideration, however those declined for reasons that assure another rejection will not be reconsidered EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include) An evaluation of training and experience Physical ability testing A spoken examination administered before a panel One or more personal interviews A pre‑employment background investigation A pre‑employment polygraph test (inquiries include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history) A pre‑employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana A pre‑employment psychological examination Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io. Retirement Plan A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non‑Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre‑tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability. Health Insurance County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In‑Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre‑tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment. Dental Insurance Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment. NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre‑tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out‑of‑pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work‑related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co‑payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses. Life Insurance Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents. Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS. Educational Reimbursement Program County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job‑related non‑credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non‑credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit must be reimbursed to FCG. Employee Assistance Program This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job‑related issue or concern. Leave Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6‑month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: 0–2 years: 11 days 2–10 years: 17 days 10+ years: 24 days Sick Leave – Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year. Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent‑in‑law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement. Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military. Holidays The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections. For additional information on Frederick County Government's benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frederick County Government, Maryland