Job Announcement:
DEPUTY SHERIFF FIRST CLASS
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office – Carroll County, Maryland
Salary: Starting at $65,874 annually
Signing Bonus: $5,000 (first $2,500 paid on date of hire)
Grade: P07A – Non-Exempt
Why Work Here
Serve a growing community as part of a professional, mission-driven Sheriff’s Office committed to public safety, integrity, and community partnership. Deputies work in a supportive agency environment with 24/7 operations, modern policing standards, and opportunities for career development.
Top Benefits & Perks
- Twelve (12) hour shift and take-home vehicle (must live within fifteen (15) air miles of the Carroll County border)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive starting salary with step increases
- $5,000 hiring bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Public Safety Retirement plan
- Opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments
Position Summary
The Deputy Sheriff First Class is a certified (or recently certified) law enforcement officer responsible for patrolling assigned areas, enforcing state and local laws, protecting life and property, responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, and engaging in proactive community policing.
This position is open only to currently certified or recently certified (within 2 years) law enforcement officers who meet Maryland MPCTC standards.
- In addition, candidates must have at least 12 months of continuous full-service law enforcement experience following academy graduation by the date of hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full law enforcement duties and patrol assigned areas
- Respond to calls for service and conduct follow-up investigations
- Make arrests; process suspects; advise individuals of rights
- Prepare accurate reports, warrant applications, and documentation
- Testify in court as required
- Provide general public assistance
- Issue citations and serve warrants/summonses
- Participate in community outreach and crime prevention initiatives
- Uphold the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. Citizen
Required Certification & Experience
- Maryland (MPCTC) Law Enforcement Certification
- 12 months or more of continuous full-service LE experience after academy completion
- Currently in good standing with employing agency OR previously resigned in good standing
Education
Education
- High school diploma or GED recognized by the State Board of Education (COMAR-compliant)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of criminal, motor vehicle, and county law
- Understanding of modern policing practices
- Ability to perform all essential law enforcement duties without restriction
- Basic first-aid knowledge
- Strong communication and professional interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with court procedures and evidence handling
Licenses & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (no more than 4 points)
Physical Requirements
- Must meet agency physical agility and medical standards
Character Requirements
- Demonstrated integrity and good moral character
- Mentally, emotionally, and physically stable
- Conscientious, accountable, and dependable
SELECTION PROCESS
- Application
- Integrity Questionnaire
- Physical Agility Test
- Oral Interview Board
- Confidential Questionnaire
- Conditional Offer
- Polygraph
- Psychological Examination
- Background Investigation
- Final Command Review/Interview (at the discretion of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office)
- Final Job Offer
Full Job Description
Click the link below to view the complete job announcement.
REQUEST PROCEDURE
To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must complete and submit an employment application electronically through PoliceApp.com. For more information about the hiring process, and to view a list of our disqualifiers, visit our website at CCSO Hiring Process.
"One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement"
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to ccsorecruiting@carrollcountymd.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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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