Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Entry

NOTE: A $10,000 signing bonus will be awarded to successful candidates. • $1,000 will be payable upon hire. • $4,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of one (1) year of service as an Anne Arundel Deputy Sheriff. • $5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of two (2) years of service as an Anne Arundel County Deputy Sheriff. • The Entry Deputy Sheriff is required to work twelve (12) full months after receipt of the final bonus payment. If an Entry Deputy Sheriff leaves within those twelve (12) months, they will have to repay a prorated portion of the sign on bonus. The starting salary as of July 2, 2026 will be $60,714 annually. This is a recruitment for Deputy Sheriff I, Lateral Entry. Applicants must be sworn Law Enforcement Officers who are currently or previously certified in the State of Maryland (MPCTC Certified). The position is a full‑time, permanent and safety sensitive. It is within the Sheriff's Office. Candidates must be currently Certified Maryland Police Officers by the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and have at least one (1) year of law enforcement experience (Must be separated in good standing from a full service law enforcement agency for two (2) years or less by the closing date of the posting). Candidates must be previously certified as Police Officers by Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) who can meet re‑certification requirements under Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) guidelines for lateral law enforcement officer and have at least one (1) year of law enforcement experience (Must be separated in good standing from a full service law enforcement agency for two (2) years or less by the closing date of the posting). This is responsible law enforcement regulatory work that includes but is not limited to serving arrest warrants, civil and criminal documents, maintaining courtroom decorum, safety and security, transporting and maintaining security and custody of prisoners, and extraditing individuals as required by court orders.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employees in this class are expected to perform their assigned duties with minimum supervision at the conclusion of the probationary period. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level Deputy Sheriff II. Work assignments are carried out in accordance with State law, Arundel County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, functional precedents, established practices, and defined rules. Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulations require applicants to meet and maintain the commission's selection standards for certification, to complete law enforcement academy training within twelve months of provisional certification or the commission's applicable training standards for re‑certification of formerly certified law enforcement officers, and to meet and maintain applicable firearms standards set forth by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. The work of this class may be performed in all types of weather conditions and environments. The work involves standing, sitting, walking and driving for prolonged periods of time. Work hazards include but are not limited to serving civil process papers on citizens who are hostile and occasionally combative; guarding prisoners and responding to prisoner escape from courthouse detainment or during extradition; and, infrequently directing traffic or enforcing traffic violations when encountered during regular duty assignments. Work assignments may include shift work, evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees may be required to work overtime.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides order and security in the courthouse and courtrooms, including general search and surveillance, preserving order during court sessions, maintaining security and custody of persons brought before the court, and persons detained in holding cells or lock‑up facilities. Transports prisoners to and from courts, correctional facilities, hospitals, or other institutions and facilities. Serves civil and criminal process papers, including summons, subpoenas, civil and criminal citations/warrants, and writs (execution/possession); levies and seizes property on judgments; arranges for the sale of seized property as ordered by the court. Serves arrest warrants and judgments; makes arrests on criminal bench warrants and civil body attachments. Provides accurate, complete and concise testimony in courts of law in a professional manner and in appearance as a representative of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office. Provides court‑ordered protection of persons for various public and private assignments. Safely operates a county radio‑equipped vehicle. Writes clear and factual written reports. Performs traffic control enforcement; issues warnings and citations for moving violations. Serves, in some instances, as (1) a back‑up responder to assist Anne Arundel County Police units, (2) a first responder to an on‑view situation, circumstance or condition requiring law enforcement intervention, or (3) an assistant to other local, state or federal law enforcement agencies as may be necessary in highly stressful and potentially dangerous or hostile situations; performs other related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations, and of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office. Ability to proficiently operate a two‑way radio; to obtain and maintain proficiency in the use of standard handgun firearms and related defensive weapons and equipment as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others; to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to appropriately respond to hostile or combative persons and situations; to apply law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques, rules and regulations; to respond appropriately in a variety of law enforcement situations requiring the application of State and local laws, rules, procedures, policies and sound judgment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school. Two (2) or more years of general work experience. Minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment. Valid non‑commercial Class C motor vehicle operator’s license. NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Consideration under this announcement will be limited to: Candidates who are currently Certified Maryland Police Officers by the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and have at least one (1) year of law enforcement experience. Candidates who were previously certified as Police Officers by Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) who can meet re‑certification requirements under Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) guidelines for lateral law enforcement officer and have at least one (1) year of law enforcement experience (must be separated in good standing from a full‑service law enforcement agency for two (2) years or less by the closing date of the posting). CERTIFICATION AS A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE CRITERIA OF A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER , as defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland as an individual authorized to exercise law enforcement powers enforcing the General Criminal Laws of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Must have successfully completed MPCTC recruit and MPCTC required field training objectives. Current Certification as a Certified Maryland Police Officer by the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and have at least one (1) year of law enforcement experience (must be separated in good standing from a full‑service law enforcement agency for two (2) years or less by the closing date of the posting). Previously certified as Police Officers by Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) who can meet re‑certification requirements under Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) guidelines for lateral law enforcement officer and have at least one (1) year of law enforcement experience (must be separated in good standing from a full‑service law enforcement agency for two (2) years or less by the closing date of the posting).

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience, performance in a panel oral interview, sheriff interview and a thorough background investigation to include a polygraph examination. Applicants must undergo a psychological evaluation and a comprehensive medical evaluation after a conditional offer of appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anne Arundel County