The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H/V.
The Office of Sheriff for Washington County has inherited a proud heritage that, unlike other law enforcement agencies, receives its mandate from the Maryland Constitution. The Office of Sheriff is constitutionally responsible for the preservation of order, care, and confinement of persons committed to the Detention Center, security for the courts, and service of all legal papers.
Personnel are hired in a fair manner based on qualifications, and competitive testing without discrimination based on sex, race, religion, age, disability, or ancestry. In order for the Sheriff to meet his mandates, his employees must possess superior skills, integrity, and knowledge. If you are looking for a fast-paced, rewarding career in a rural, but fast-growing area, we invite you to complete an employment application for one of the following positions.
Current available positions:
- Patrol Division
PATROL DEPUTY LATERAL TESTING EVENT: February 25, 2023
Persons with 2 years or more of current law enforcement experience qualify as a lateral.
The Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a One-Day “Certified Lateral” Patrol Deputy Sheriff Hiring Event on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:00A.M. Applicants are to arrive at 7:30A.M. for pre-registration. Physical Fitness/Handgun Familiarization Test will begin promptly at 8:00A.M. No late entries will be permitted.
Maryland Certified Officers are exempt from written examination, oral board interview and not required to attend another police academy. Applicants who pass the Physical Fitness Test will continue to the Command Oral Board Interview beginning directly afterward. Contingent upon passing both the PFT and Command Interview a Conditional Offer will be issued the same day!
All testing and interviews will be conducted at HCC, Hagerstown Community College in the Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center (ARCC) located at 11400 Robinwood Drive Hagerstown, MD. 21742.
The Release of Liability and Physician’s Certification MUST be completed and submitted on the testing date, February 25, 2023. The Physician’s Certification must be completed within 30 days of the Physical Fitness Test date to be considered valid. A valid government issued photo identification is required at time of testing.
The Physician’s Certificate can be found at the top of the employment page.
Appropriate attire for this event is:
Written and Physical Fitness Test – Athletic Attire
Command Interview – Business Attire
Patrol Deputy Entry Level Testing Event – March 25, 2023
The Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a One-Day Entry Level Patrol Deputy Sheriff Hiring Event on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 8:00A.M. Applicants are to arrive at 7:30A.M. for pre-registration. Physical Fitness/Handgun Familiarization Testing will begin promptly at 8:00A.M. No late entries will be permitted.
The Physical Fitness/Handgun Familiarization Testing will be conducted at HCC, Hagerstown Community College in the Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center (ARCC) located at 11400 Robinwood Drive Hagerstown, MD. 21742.
Applicants who pass the PFT will continue with the Written Test. Applicants who pass the PFT, and Written Test will continue to the Oral Board Interview beginning at 1:00P.M.
Written test and oral interview will be conducted at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, 500 Western Maryland Parkway Hagerstown, MD. 21740.
The Release of Liability and Physician’s Certification MUST be completed and submitted on the testing date, March 25, 2023. The Physician’s Certification must be completed within 30 days of the Physical Fitness Test date to be considered valid. A valid government issued photo identification is required at time of testing.
Appropriate attire for this event is:
Written and Physical Fitness Test – Athletic Attire
Oral Board Interview – Business Attire
The Physician’s Certificate can be found at the top of the employment page.
If you have any questions, please contact Gary Mariotti at 240-313-2193 or via email gmariotti@washco-md.net
PATROL DEPUTY
Entry-level: $57,512
Lateral: $60,424
$5,000 sign-on bonus with a signed 3-year contract. $2,500 after the first 3 months of employment and the additional $2, 500 after 1 year of employment.
The Patrol Division is the law enforcement arm of the Sheriff’s Office. Patrol Deputies enforce all criminal and traffic laws in Washington County. They patrol an area of 458 square miles containing 875 miles of county roads and 774 miles of state roads.
Some specialized assignments within the Patrol Division are:
- Special Response Team
- Canine
- Honor Guard
- Hostage Negotiation
- Warrant Unit
- Narcotics Task Force
- Community Relations
- Criminal Investigation Unit
- Training Instructor
Application Information
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of accepting Patrol Deputy applications.
- A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office maintains a policy in reference to a professional appearance. Body piercings, tattooing, branding and mutilation are included in this policy. Policy clarification should be directed to the appropriate contact listed below.
- If you have questions about Patrol Deputy positions call 240-313-2193.
How to Apply for Law Enforcement positions:
The Sheriff’s Office is continually accepting applications for the position of Patrol Deputy. Please contact Training Coordinator, Gary Mariotti at 240-313-2193 for more information.
- Judicial Division
No Current Openings
Entry-level: $57,512
$5,000 sign-on bonus with a signed 3-year contract. $2,500 after the first 3 months of employment and the additional $2, 500 after 1 year of employment.
The Judicial Division’s primary responsibilities are to provide security for the Circuit Court Judges, trials, and Circuit Court grounds, serve all legal papers issued by the District and Circuit Courts and prisoner transports.
Judicial Deputies are Maryland-certified police officers and perform law enforcement duties as may be necessary.
Employment Application - Detention Division
Entry-level: $50,877
Lateral: $53,456
$5,000 sign-on bonus with a signed 3-year contract. $2,500 after the first 3 months of employment and the additional $2, 500 after 1 year of employment.
The Detention Division’s primary responsibility is the care and confinement of persons committed to the Washington County Detention Center.
Detention Deputies have no police authority and are responsible for managing the inmate population in all facets of daily activities including, controlling inmate movement, monitoring recreation, visiting privileges, performing searches and assisting inmates in solving problems.
Some specialized assignments within the Detention Division are:
- Transportation Unit
- Intake Office
- Home Detention Program
- Work Release Program
- Central Booking
- Inmate Services
- Inmate Classification
- Inmate Accounts
One-Day Hiring Event for Correctional Deputy Position Only
There are no events scheduled at this time.
Application Information
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of accepting Correctional Officer applications.
- A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office maintains a policy in reference to a professional appearance. Body piercings, tattooing, branding, and mutilation are included in this policy. Policy clarification should be directed to the appropriate contact listed below.
- If you have questions about Correctional Officer positions call: 240-313-2124.
- Law Enforcement Cadet
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED.
Entry-level: $29,562
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 $29, 562 with a competitive benefits package
Questions in reference to this position should be directed to Gary Mariotti, Training Coordinator, 240-313-2193.
The Law Enforcement Cadet position is trainee-level law enforcement work for individuals between the ages of 18 and 21. The Cadet will experience various duties and responsibilities performed by sworn personnel in preparation for and anticipation of the Cadet’s acceptance and entry into a Maryland accredited Law Enforcement Academy. A cadet who has reached the age of 21 is only eligible to serve in such a position until acceptance and entry into the next available law enforcement academy class. Employment will be terminated if the cadet cannot successfully enter and complete the academy.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Graduate or G.E.D.
- Minimum of 18 years of age and no older than 20 years of age.
- To achieve necessary scores in competitive testing, (written, psychological, and oral interview testing).
- Successful completion of agency background investigation, (to include polygraph/CVSA testing, physical fitness testing), with no disqualifying factors. Falsification of any portion of the application would be a disqualifying factor. Applicants must be of good moral character.
- Complete post-job offers physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician and psychologist with no disqualifying factors. Must be in good physical condition with weight commensurate to height and body build.
- Applicants must be a citizen of the United States at the time of appointment.
- Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate any class of vehicle necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Application Information
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Cadet positions.
- A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office maintains a policy in reference to professional appearance. Body piercings, tattooing, branding and mutilation are included in this policy. Policy clarification should be directed to the appropriate contact listed below.
- If you have questions about the Cadet position call: 240-313-2193
Those persons interested in applying for Non-Law enforcement and Correctional Deputy positions should make application by downloading and submitting the application under the Employment tab.
Employment Application - Civilian Detention Center Staff Openings