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Prince George's County

EXPERIENCED DEPUTY SHERIFF - 2

Prince George's County, Largo, Maryland, United States

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EXPERIENCED DEPUTY SHERIFF Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

About the Position The Prince George's County

Office of the Sheriff

is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple permanent, full-time

Experienced Deputy Sheriff (EDS)

(Deputy Sheriff Private), grade

W21 .

Candidates must have at least one year of prior experience as a certified full-time Police Officer or qualified law enforcement officer.

Candidates without experience must apply under the Deputy Sheriff Private (Entry-Level) announcement (when available) at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pgc .

About the Agency The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George’s County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions. The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

Provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to the residents of Prince George's County

Perform general law enforcement and investigations controlling and serving warrants and/or extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants

Transport prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout the State of Maryland and the United States

Arrest, detain and process prisoners that are in the custody of the Office of the Sheriff

Serve civil processes/summonses

Execute writs/court orders

Maintain security in the courtrooms of the Circuit and District Courts

Monitor prisoners in holding areas

Perform court related house evictions

Complete reports

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

U.S. Citizen

High School graduate or possess a G.E.D.

At least 21 years of age at the time of submitting an application

Completed

at least one (1) year

as a certified full-time Police Officer or law enforcement officer

Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months of post-license driving experience

Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information

Registered with Selective Service

This position is designated essential and the incumbent must be willing to participate as a critical/essential employee during emergencies in the event of a natural or manmade disaster; or special activities/events. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave. Employees in this classification may be assigned to any of the three shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage to maintain the facility's security.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission

Completed at least one (1) year as a certified full-time Police Officer or law enforcement officer in the State of Maryland

60+ college credit hours

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location : Prince George's County, MD

Conditions of Employment

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.

Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

Notifications for this position will be made via email. Applicants must monitor the e-mail account provided and update their online profile with any changes to personal information. Applicants must ensure that your e-mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in @co.pg.md.us.

For more information, you may contact a Sheriff Recruiter at sheriffrecruitment@co.pg.md.us

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