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Job Description Summary:

Probationary employee who is responsible to deliver law enforcement services throughout the County; patrol County to maintain law and order; respond to calls for service; execute arrests; respond to reports of criminal complaints and make necessary investigations; deliver personal service upon inhabitants of the County of civil process issued out of Harford County courts; executes by arrest all warrants issued; perform other duties as assigned.

Starting salary is $34.17 per hour/$71,074 annual. Position is entitled to a $10,000 recruitment incentive payment upon hiring and completion of required training academy.

The Law Enforcement Deputy position has opportunities for overtime, compensatory time, holiday pay, shift differential for evening and midnight shifts and uniform allowance.

Harford County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Job Description:

Essential Duties: Patrol the County to maintain law and order. Respond to calls for service. Execute on-view arrests. Check County businesses for security. Respond to reports of criminal complaints and complete necessary investigations. Deliver personal service upon inhabitants of the County of civil process issued out of Circuit and District Courts of Harford County and also those civil papers forwarded from other jurisdictions within the state and out of state. Execute by arrests all warrants issued. Transport prisoners to and from penal institutions and courts in and out of Harford County. Maintain courtroom decorum during trials. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to act as a representative of the Sheriff's Office to the public. Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Harford County Ordinances, Uniform Traffic Code, Harford County Sheriff's Office Rules and Regulations, Harford County government resources, state and federal agencies, District Court Commission system, Circuit and Juvenile Court processes and Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Ability to become skilled in the use of firearms, defensive driving and self-defense techniques. Ability to complete Firearms Qualifications, Physical Training, Academic Standards and other training by the Sheriff's Office. Ability to testify in court. Knowledge of problem solving techniques, grammar, spelling, arithmetic and verbal and non-verbal communication.

Selected Candidate:

Must be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen with 10 years of verifiable U.S. residency.

Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education.

Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 3 points and a relatively clean record with no convictions for DUI.

Must pass entrance level exam with or without reasonable accommodation (min. score 70%).

Must pass physical agility testing.

Must pass comprehensive background investigation and criminal record check; medical exam and drug/alcohol screening; polygraph exam; and psychological screening.

Must provide handwriting sample for review.

Must appear before and receive favorable recommendation from Oral Interview Board.

Visible tattoos are permitted if they are not offensive, indecent, extremist, racist or sexist. No visible tattoos will be permitted on the face or head.

Must possess a history and exhibit the characteristics of honesty, reliability, integrity and interpersonal skills. Any criminal conviction(s) and/or arrest(s) may be grounds for disqualification.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Sheriff's Office Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation

• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

Call Us: 410-836-5485

Email Us: recruiter@harfordsheriff.org