Job Announcement:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT
Location: Carroll County Sheriff’s Office – Westminster, Maryland
Grade: P05 – Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $58,948 annually
About the Opportunity
Join the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff Recruit and begin your law enforcement career with purpose. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community through professionalism, integrity, and service. Recruits receive paid academy training and comprehensive field instruction to become certified Maryland police officers.
Why Work Here
At the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to maintaining a safe and vibrant community through service, teamwork, and accountability. We value integrity, respect, and professionalism in everything we do.
Top Benefits and Perks:
- Twelve (12) hour shift and take-home vehicle (must live within fifteen (15) air miles of the Carroll County border)
- College Program (while attending the academy you will receive 45 college credits)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive starting salary with step increases
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Public Safety Retirement plan
- Paid academy training and uniforms provided
- Opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments
Key Responsibilities
Deputy Sheriff Recruits must:
- Attend and successfully complete the Entry-Level Training Academy and required certification with the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC)
- Learn and apply law enforcement principles in the classroom and the field
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizen
Education:
- High school diploma or a GED recognized by the State Board of Education that meets COMAR standards
Experience:
- No prior law enforcement experience required
License:
- Valid driver's license
Character:
- No criminal records or dishonorable discharge
- Must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and emotional stability
Selection Process
Qualified applicants will participate in the following selection phases:
- Integrity Questionnaire
- Physical Agility Test
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview Board
- Confidential Questionnaire
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Examination
- Background Investigation
- Medical Examination
- 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.
https://sheriff.carrollcountymd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Deputy-Sheriff-Recruit-12.01.2025.pdf
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.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.