The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring a Building Maintenance Mechanic, please go to the employment tab of the webpage, under civilian positions for more information.
SHERIFF’S SALE
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Sheriff’s Office is holding One-Day Applicant Processing Event for Patrol Deputy Positions
One-Day Applicant Processing Event.
The Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a One-Day Entry Level Patrol Deputy Processing Event on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. Applicants are to arrive at 7:30 A.M. for pre-registration. The written test will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M. No late entries will be permitted. Applicants who pass the Written Test will continue with the Physical Fitness Test. Applicants who pass the Written Test and Physical Fitness Test will continue to the Oral Board Interview beginning at 1:00 P.M.
All testing and interviews will be conducted at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, 500 Western Maryland Parkway Hagerstown, MD. 21740.
Applicants who plan on attending the Processing Event must submit their Employment Application to the Sheriff’s Office by Friday, March 4, 2022. Employment Applications may be dropped off any time at the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division or by U.S. Mail. Electronic submissions cannot be accepted at this time.
The Release of Liability and Physician’s Certification must be completed and submitted on the testing date, March 12, 2022. The Physician’s Certification must be completed within 30 days of the Physical Fitness Test date to be considered valid. Valid government-issued photo identification is required at the time of testing.
Appropriate attire for this event is:
Written and Physical Fitness Test – Athletic Attire
Oral Board Interview – Business Attire
Please visit the employment section of our website for applications and forms.
Now Accepting Applications for Law Enforcement Cadet Position
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CADET POSITION!!
APPLICATIONS ARE FOR A JULY 1, 2022 HIRE DATE.
Entry-level: $26,707
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Law Enforcement Cadet position. This position is trainee-level law enforcement work for individuals between the ages of 18 and 20. The starting salary is $26,707 with a competitive benefits package.
Please go to our website for more information, www.washcosheriff.com, under the employment tab.
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Swatting Incident
MEDIA RELEASE:
On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at approximately 8:15 PM, Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a property in the 19500 block of Keep Tryst Road, Knoxville, MD, for the report of two people having been shot and the suspect threatening suicide.
Multiple Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and surrounding agencies responded to this incident. While Deputies were still en route, a member of the Maryland State Police arrived at the property and advised the call could be a “swatting” incident. A “swatting” incident is a false 911 call reporting a serious incident to elicit a significant response from police and other emergency services.
Upon arrival, Deputies were advised that a live stream podcast was currently being broadcast. The property owner did not give Law Enforcement permission to enter the address without a warrant.
Given the exigent circumstances, a 911 call was made stating that two people had been shot and another was threatening suicide; Deputies advised they were going to check and address and confirm the safety of the occupants.
A check of the address was conducted, and it was verified that no one was hurt or threatening suicide. Upon completion of the check of the address, Deputies left the property.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office takes “swatting” incidents seriously; this incident remains under investigation.
Hagerstown man arrested for Greenberry Road homicide
MEDIA RELEASE: HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On November 17, 2021, at 8:55 AM, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 11300 block of Greenberry Road, Hagerstown, MD, for a reported deceased person.
Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased female in the driveway of the residence. The female was identified as Susan Lynn Hartz, 45. Hartz was observed to have visible wounds to her person. The deceased was transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland, for autopsy.
During the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office identified Hartz’s son, Jordan Lynn Wiles, 22, as the alleged perpetrator of her death.
A community tip led to the location of Wiles; he was placed under arrest without incident and transported to Central Booking for processing.
Wiles is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center without bond.