EXPERIENCED DEPUTY SHERIFF

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About the Position

About the Agency

Position Duties

• 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
• 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

• 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 qualified 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 Willing to be an essential employee 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 qualified law enforcement officer in the State of Maryland 60+ college credit hours 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. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
• 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 qualified 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
• Willing to be an essential employee
• Currently certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission
• Completed at least one (1) year as a certified full-time Police Officer or qualified law enforcement officer in the State of Maryland
• 60+ college credit hours
• 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.

Other Qualifications

• Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Job Location : Prince George's County, MD Conditions of Employment : Upon selection , the candidate must: 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. Be willing to be an essential employee. 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. DO NOT use 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. Applicants applying under this recruitment announcement will be considered for the Winter start. To be considered, applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps: Phase 1 Create online profile and submit an online application Only qualified candidates will be contacted to complete additional phases below: Phase 2 Schedule and pass an Applicant Physical Requirement Test (APRT) Pass the written examination Submit Preliminary Documents and Records Check Download and complete the Personal History Statement (PHS) Phase 3 Initial Interview (Submit PHS & requested supporting documents) Background Investigation Oral Board Interview Polygraph Examination Psychological Screening Medical Examination & Drug Screening Hiring Consideration Final Offer of Employment Completion and Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: Previous disqualification for public safety positions within Prince George's County Deception or falsification of information provided on application or other documents Poor work history Poor driving record, which includes suspended license/DWI/DUI History or pattern of crimes (both reported and not reported); felony/misdemeanor conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase Testing positive on drug screening to include marijuana Failure to meet physical and mental standards Failure to present a professional appearance Poor credit history Notifications 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 [email protected]

Salary Range Transparency

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Conditions of Employment : Upon selection , the candidate must:
• 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.
• Be willing to be an essential employee. 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.
• Create online profile and submit an online application
• Schedule and pass an Applicant Physical Requirement Test (APRT)
• Pass the written examination
• Submit Preliminary Documents and Records Check
• Download and complete the Personal History Statement (PHS)
• Initial Interview (Submit PHS & requested supporting documents)
• Background Investigation
• Oral Board Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examination & Drug Screening
• Hiring Consideration
• Final Offer of Employment
• Completion and Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy
• Previous disqualification for public safety positions within Prince George's County
• Deception or falsification of information provided on application or other documents
• Poor work history
• Poor driving record, which includes suspended license/DWI/DUI
• History or pattern of crimes (both reported and not reported); felony/misdemeanor conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase
• Testing positive on drug screening to include marijuana
• Failure to meet physical and mental standards
• Failure to present a professional appearance
• Poor credit history
• For more information, you may contact a Sheriff Recruiter at [email protected]

Benefits

• General Plan Information: The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
• The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
• A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
• Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
• The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
• New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
• The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
• After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b)
• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b)
• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b) 403(b)
• 403(b)
• Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Legal Services

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