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ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

DEPUTY SHERIFF - ANNOUNCEMENT 2024

DEPUTY 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.***

Examples of Work

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.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen
High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
You may apply at 20 years and 6 months and be 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy.
Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information.

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Additional 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 thoroughlyread 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 application
Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review
Download 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 Examination
Preliminary Documents and Records Check
Downloading 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 Investigation
Oral Board Interview
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Screening
Medical Examination & Drug Screening
Hiring Consideration
Final Offer of Employment
Retake and Pass A.P.R.T (no exceptions)
Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy

Before applying, serious applicants will:

Have your doctor complete the A.P.R.T Waiver Form
Be 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 disqualification
Deception
Poor work history
Poor driving record
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
Falsification of application or other documents
Failure to meet physical and mental standards
Failure to present a professional appearance
Poor credit history
Inability 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