JOB
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTEDDEPUTY SHERIFF - ANNOUNCEMENT 2024DEPUTY SHERIFF ENTRY LEVEL The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women who exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, integrity, and the desire to serve the community to be considered for the position of Deputy Sheriff Private, grade W21, for current and future vacancies. Experienced law enforcement applicants must apply under the Experienced Deputy Sheriff announcement located on governmentjobs.com only. To be considered for this class, you must apply online as soon as possible.*** To improve your chances of being considered for this class, you must take and pass the A.P.R.T, Written Exam, as early as possible.***
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Incumbents typically perform general law enforcement and investigations controlling and serving warrants and /or extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants. Duties include transporting prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout the State of Maryland and the United States. Serving civil processes/summonses; executing writs/court orders, maintaining security in the courtrooms of the Circuit Courts; monitoring prisoners in holding areas, writing reports, and providing effective and efficient services to the citizens of Prince George's County.Shift work (which includes weekends and holidays), is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NOT recommended-using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position. To be considered for this Class, Applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps: Create on-line profile/Submit an online applicationPreliminary Application and Applicant History ReviewDownload and complete the Doctor's Waiver to participate in the A.P.R.T (will not be able to participate in the A.P.R.T without a signed waiver).Request an A.P.R.T.Pass A.P.R.T (eligible to take written exam upon successfully passing A.P.R.T)Pass the Written ExaminationPreliminary Documents and Records CheckDownloading and completing the Personal History Statement.If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes: Initial Interview (Submit PHS & requested supporting documents).Background InvestigationOral Board InterviewPolygraph ExaminationPsychological ScreeningMedical Examination & Drug ScreeningHiring ConsiderationFinal Offer of EmploymentRetake and Pass A.P.R.T (no exceptions)Graduation from the Prince George's County Police AcademyBefore applying, serious applicants will: Have your doctor complete the A.P.R.T Waiver FormBe prepared to immediately take the A.P.R.T (for training tips click here )Obtain and review a copy of your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from every state in which you have held a driver's license (Maryland drivers can obtain a certified copy by clicking here) ****All notifications for this position will be made via email**** Each applicant must monitor the e-mail account provided and update their online profile with any changes to personal information.Ensure your e-mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: Previous disqualificationDeceptionPoor work historyPoor driving recordSuspended license/DWI/DUIHistory or pattern of crimes both reported and not reported; felony/misdemeanor conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchaseFalsification of application or other documentsFailure to meet physical and mental standardsFailure to present a professional appearancePoor credit historyInability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or The Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff. ACADEMY CLASSES ARE SELECTED AND HELD AS VACANCIES OCCUR Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States. For more information you may contact a Sheriff Recruiter at 301-324-4329 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace