DEPUTY SHERIFF PRIVATE (Entry-Level)

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • MD, US • 2m ago

Nature and Variety of Work

DEPUTY SHERIFF PRIVATE

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

About the Position

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple permanent, full-time entry-level positions of Deputy Sheriff Private, grade W21. Prior experience is not required; however, candidates that are current students or recent graduates of an approved Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) accredited institution in the State of Maryland are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants applying under this announcement will be considered for the Spring 2026 Academy Class.

Candidates with at least one year of prior law enforcement experience in the State of Maryland and current MPCTC certification should apply under the Experienced Deputy Sheriff announcement (when available) located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pgc.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George’s County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions. The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

Examples of Work

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

U.S. Citizen
High School diploma/graduate or possess a G.E.D.
At least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of submitting an application (and be 21+ years of age at time of graduation from the Police Academy)
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
Applicants must pass a written test, an agility test, an oral examination, and be able to work shift work.
Successfully pass a background investigation.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

60+ college credit hours
Current student of an approved Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) accredited institution or if recent graduate, must possess certification from an approved MPCTC accredited institution

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

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, etc.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

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 Spring 2026 Academy class.

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
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 sheriffrecruitment@co.pg.md.us

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: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 provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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