Deputy Sheriff - Court Security

Deputy Sheriff: Certified Lateral I Circuit Court Security Division Opening Announcement

The Caroline County Sheriff's Office is hiring for Maryland Certified Police Officers to fill an opening in the Caroline County Sheriff's Office - Circuit Court Security Division. Call 410-479-4105 to have an application emailed to you or you can download an application here httRs://www.carolinemd.org/jobs.as?.

Job Description

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property while assigned to the Caroline County Sheriff's Office - Circuit Court Security Division; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within Caroline County by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, and protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures; provide quality police service to all citizens, visitors, and businesses in an efficient and professional manner. Perform other duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

This position receives direct supervision from the Sheriff's Office Support Service Lieutenant. This position does not supervise any other position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provided site security and force protection on the grounds of the Caroline County Circuit Court Building.
• Conducts screenings at points of entry
• Provides court room security during hearings and meetings held within the building.

SECONDARY:

In addition to below as needed per the general Deputy Sheriff Job Description:

• Patrols the County and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance, and arrest violators of the law
• Enforces traffic laws and provides escorts to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the County
• Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments
• Answers, screens, and refers calls from citizens requesting police services
• Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders
• Testifies in court as required
• Instructs citizens, businesses, schools, and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent one from becoming a victim of crime
• Participates in community-based policing strategies and programs
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action
• Directs and escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment and issues traffic citations
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property
• .Questions witnesses, complainants, victims, and suspects and takes statements
• Chases and apprehends suspects
• Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, enduring magistrate warnings by a judge, searching prisoners, recording and securing the prisoner's property, and transporting prisoners to an appropriate facility
• Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate
• Assists EMS personnel, firefighters, animal control, and County departments as required
• Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route
• Fosters good police-community relations among residents and civilian population
• Monitors roadway and weather conditions, reporting any potential problems to appropriate Agencies
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Certified Maryland State Police Officer with a minimum of two (2) years of service.

SALARY

The salary range is $67,001 - $101,648 Annually

$67,001 for 2+ Years of Service

$70.351 for 5+ Years of Service

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts, Other Supplemental Insurances, Leave Time - TBD by Contract.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 26, 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carolinemd by the closing deadline if applicable. Reach out to the Office of Human Resources with questions via email at hrposting@carolinemd.org or by phone at 410-479-4105.