Job Announcement:
JOB TITLE: Correctional Deputy I (Entry Level)
AGENCY: Carroll County Sheriff’s Office – Westminster, MD
STARTING SALARY: $51,647 Annually (Grade D01 – Non-Exempt)
HIRING BONUS: $5,000 (First $2,500 paid on date of hire)
TOP BENEFITS & PERKS
- Twelve (12) hour shifts
- 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
- Overtime opportunities
WHY WORK HERE
Join the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and be part of a mission-driven team committed to safety, professionalism, and public service. Correctional Deputy I is an entry-level role with full training, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement.
ROLE SUMMARY
Correctional Deputies ensure Detention Center safety and security through the supervision, control, and care of incarcerated individuals. This position requires twelve (12) hour shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays). Non-certified deputies must successfully complete the Correctional Academy within one year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise inmate activities and ensure safety and welfare
- Conduct housing inspections and searches for contraband
- Enforce facility rules and maintain order
- Document incidents and routine activities
- Assist with intake and release processes
- Participate in required training and field instruction
- Respond to inmate needs professionally and tactfully
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien
- Education: High school diploma or GED recognized by the State Board of Education that meets COMAR standards
- Experience: No prior correctional experience required
- License: Valid driver’s license
- Character: No criminal record or dishonorable discharge from the military; must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and emotional stability
- Physical Condition: Must meet agency physical agility and medical standards
SELECTION PROCESS
- Application
- Integrity Questionnaire
- Physical Agility Test
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview Board
- Confidential Questionnaire
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Polygraph
- Psychological Examination
- Background Investigation
- Physical/Medical Examination
- Final Command Review (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/Correctional-Deputy-I-01.01.2026.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.
** A financial hardship waiver may be granted upon qualification. To apply, please send an email to ccsorecruiting@carrollcountymd.gov for the required form. Please note, this waiver is only available once.
"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
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