Job Announcement

WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Sheriff

(Must be Md. Police Training Comm. (MPTC) Certified)

Full-Time Salary:

$57,200 Full Benefits

DUTIES:

Enforcing the laws and ordinances of the State of Maryland and Wicomico County.  Responding to the scene of a crime or an accident.  Interviewing suspects, witnesses, writing reports, monitoring any suspicious activity of ongoing crimes. Coordinating vehicular traffic.  Responding to citizens’ and visitors’ questions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have two years of experience as a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Law Enforcement Officer.  Must meet the following conditions: physical agility test, polygraph, background investigation, medical and mental health examinations, computer operation, including word processing and data entry. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. All employment applications must be complete to be considered.

EDUCATION:

All applicants must show proof of graduation from an accredited high school, or G.E.D., as approved/recognized by the Maryland Department of Education. College level courses in law enforcement, i.e., Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Municipal Administration, Political Science, Public Administration and City Planning and Counseling are preferred, but not mandatory for Police Officer candidates.

Please direct questions regarding this position to mwagner@wicomicocounty.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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