Duties
- Serves summonses, writs, body attachments, warrants, ex-parte orders and similar court documents.
- Enforces court orders by making criminal and civil arrests, collecting judgments, taking possession of property, and conducting Sheriff's sales and levies of chattels, goods, and real property.
- Conducts applicant investigations and other investigations concerning Sheriff's Office business and at the request of the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.
- Maintains peace and security of the courts, the courts building complex, and judicial employees.
- Maintains custody and transportation of inmates, prisoners, and detainees to and from court proceedings, courthouses, detention, correctional and rehabilitation facilities throughout the State of Maryland.
- Carries, maintains, trains, and is proficient in the use of a firearm. Operates a radio-equipped County vehicle.
- Operates radio, telephone, and other communications devices. Completes written reports.
Examples of Other Duties
Maintains vehicles. Participates in public relations duties by speaking to school, civic, and other groups regarding functions of the Sheriff's Office. May perform clerical duties. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent, PLUS be a retired sworn Police or Sheriff's Office employee.
Must have been MPCTC certified within the last three (3) years, which includes firearms qualification.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Certification as a Deputy Sheriff by the Maryland Police Training Commission, which includes firearms qualification, is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Deputy Sheriff Assistant SWORN
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
email: [email protected]
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Physical Requirements
Persons appointed to this classification must be able to perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug test.
Citizenship Requirements
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.