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 which, 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.

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.

Civilian Employment Openings

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of:

SENIOR OFFICE ASSOCIATE-WARRANTS

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Grade 8  (Minimum Salary $34,798)

This is a non-sworn position.

Interested person need to submit and application to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office, by April 14, 2019. Questions in reference to the position should be directed to Lt. Cooper at 240-313-2192.

Applicant will be subject to a full criminal background investigation to include fingerprinting.  Preference will be given to those individuals who are METERS certified and have a working knowledge of the Keystone Records Management System used by the Sheriff’s Office.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Maintain an efficient warrant accountability system; to do various kinds of typing and other related office clerical duties.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The primary responsibility of the Warrant Clerk is to maintain an efficient system of warrant accountability.  The status of arrest warrants must be available at all times.  Failure to do so often results in false arrests and accompanying civil lawsuits.  The Warrant Clerk must log all incoming warrants, and from that point, chart their status as to service, recall, computer entry/exit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The Sheriff reserves the right to amend this job description if, in his opinion, it is in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office.

• Log Criminal Summons received by Patrol Division and follow-up with ending status. (Periodic)
• Receive warrants, assign warrant numbers in log, enter in CAD, enter warrants into MILES/NCIC computer system, check criminal history of warrant subjects, check warrant for extradition requests. Record warrants in departmental personal computer, send letters of notification to wanted subjects, send letters of detainers for wanted subjects arrested out of Maryland, and requests for warrant service to other agencies.  (Daily)
• Disseminate paperwork when warrant is served. Check paperwork associated with warrant service, remove served warrants from warrant ledger, verify warrant being removed from MILES/NCIC and CAD.   (Daily)
• Type and send all VOP, FTA and Criminal Circuit Court warrants that have been served to the State’s Attorney’s Office. (Bi-weekly)
• Implement recalls/returns of warrants, and make disposition of related paperwork. (Periodic)
• Keep monthly warrant activity statistics.
• Do letters of warrant service assignment and receipt for deputies. (Daily)
• As needed, assist with requests from citizens and businesses for accident and criminal reports, incoming phone calls, and mail distribution. (Periodic)
• Maintaining current monthly and yearly total of monies accumulated through Attachment for Contempt warrants. This includes entering in the personal computer and ledger.  Type form to be sent to Budget and Finance.
• Prepare and send Check Release Request to Budget and Finance for Attachment for Contempt that have been recalled by the Court.
• Compose, type and sign correspondence going to other agencies.
• Conduct criminal record checks for specific law enforcement agencies. (Periodic)
• Assist with the MVA warrant program. (Periodic)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. U.S. citizenship or ability to produce documentation to establish legal ability to work in the Untied States.
2. High School diploma or GED recognized by the Maryland Board of Education
3. Minimum age of 18 at time of hire
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license
5. Ability to type a minimum of 25 words per minute, (corrected)
6. Possession of a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
7. Ability to complete any training required by the Sheriff’s Office.
8. Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including (but not limited to) a physical examination, drug screening and a polygraph or other truth verification examination.
9. Ability to use a variety of office machines, i.e. copier, fax, personal computer, telephone, etc.
10. Ability to work with sensitive/confidential information and ability to maintain confidentiality of such information.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read at a 12th grade level.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn data entry into the computerized record system within a short period of time.
• Ability to set up and maintain a filing system.
• Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure and composition.
• Strong working knowledge of personal computers.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of the Uniformed Crime Reporting System.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to perform related duties as assigned by higher authority.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Honest and trustworthy with a dependable work history.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling.

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Patrol Division

Entry level: $44,179

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

1. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of accepting Patrol Deputy applicants.
2. A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.
3. 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.
4. 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 excepting applications for the position of Patrol Deputy.

The Sheriff’s Office will be holding a One-Day Applicant Processing Event on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 8:00 am.

Applicants will take a written test, physical fitness test on August 3, 2019. Applicants who pass the written and physical fitness tests will be scheduled for oral interviews on August 10, 2019.

Applicants MUST bring a completed pre-employment packet with them on Saturday, March 2. Applicants who plan on attending the Processing Event need to register their attendance with our Training Coordinator, Mike Lowry by calling at 240-313-2193.

The pre-employment packet includes a physician’s certificate, which MUST be signed by a physician in order for the applicant to be eligible to participate in the process. The physicians certificate must be completed within 30 days of the physical fitness test in order to be considered valid.

Appropriate attire for the event is; athletic clothing for the Written Test and Physical Fitness Test, business attire for the Oral Interview.

Pre-Employment Packets may be obtained by clicking on the below link or by calling Mike Lowry at 240-313-2193.

Pre-employment Packet (2 documents):

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Law Enforcement Cadet

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CADET POSITION

Entry level: $25,463

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

1. High School Graduate or G.E.D.
2. Minimum of 18 years of age and no older than 20 years of age.
3. To achieve necessary scores in competitive testing, (written, psychological, and oral interview testing).
4. 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.
5. Complete post job offer physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician and psychologist with no disqualifying factors. Must be in good physical condition with weight commensurate too height and body build.
6. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States at time of appointment.
7. 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

1. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of accepting applications for the Cadet position.
2. A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.
3. 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.
4. If you have questions about 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.

Judicial Division

Entry level: $44,179

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.

Detention Division

Entry level: $38,542

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

Application Information

1. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of accepting  Correctional Officer applications.
2. A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.
3. 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.
4. If you have questions about Correctional Officer positions call: 240-313-2124.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a One-Day Applicant Processing Event for the position of Correctional Deputy on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM. The event will be held at the Detention Division of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 500 Western Maryland Parkway Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Applicants will take a written and physical fitness test on site. Applicants who pass the written and physical fitness tests will be scheduled for an oral interview later in the day. Applicants who pass the oral interview will be scheduled for a Command Staff interview on a later date.

Applicants MUST turn in their completed application to SGT Steve McCoy by May 3, 2019, in order to be registered for the One-Day Applicant Processing Event. In addition to the application, applicants must complete and bring with them the pre-employment packet.

The pre-employment packet includes a physician’s certificate, which MUST be signed by a physician in order for the applicant to be eligible to participate in the process. Without the completed packet you will not be eligible to test on May 11th.

Questions in reference to the event can be directed to SGT Steve McCoy at 240-313-2124.

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Employment Benefits

Patrol and Detention Deputies are paid an extra day’s pay for each County Holiday (currently twelve per year), and are eligible for shift differential (depending upon when the shift begins).

Patrol and Detention Deputies work varying shifts and are assigned varying days off. The Patrol and Detention Divisions operate on a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year basis.

Patrol and Judicial Deputies are eligible for contractual overtime assignments, as available.

The Sheriff’s Office also employs several civilian (non-law enforcement) personnel. These positions provide administrative, technical and specialized support. Examples of civilian positions are program coordinators, specialized technicians, records clerks, secretaries,
Detention Center cooks, classification counselors, vehicle mechanic, and facilities maintenance personnel. The rate of pay depends on the position for which you are applying.

Some non-sworn positions operate on a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year basis.

The Washington County Government offers a benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision benefits, paid holidays/sick leave/vacation. The retirement benefits include retirement at age 50 or with 25 years of service for sworn employees and retirement at age 60 or with 30 years of service for non-sworn employees. For further information on the Washington County Government benefits package, call the Washington County Department of Human Resources at 240-313-2350.

The Washington County Government participates in a deferred compensation program and employees are eligible for membership in the State Employees Credit Union.
The benefits listed above may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners for Washington County, Maryland.

Advantages of Employment with Washington County

The Washington County Government offers a salary/benefits package comparable with the surrounding area businesses/governments. Washington County offers employment in a mostly rural setting with a lower cost of living than most areas of Maryland. For more information on the Washington County area, click one the following links.

Maryland Memories
Hagerstown, Maryland
Washington County, Maryland

The Washington County Government is a participant in the Maryland House Keys for Employees Program. This program assists employees with settlement costs of a new home. Click here for further information, or call our Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350.

Minimum Requirements for Law Enforcement Positions (Patrol and Judicial Divisions)

• Minimum age of 21 at time of appointment or at time of graduation from entrance level training. (COMAR 12.04.01.04A)
• U. S. citizenship and ability to furnish required documentation verifying citizenship. (COMAR 12.04.01.04B)
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. issued or recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education. (COMAR 12.04.01 .04C)
• Possess a valid driver’s license. (COMAR 12.04.01.04H)
• Possess good moral character and reputation, be emotionally stable and display the necessary behavior to perform the duties of a police officer. (COMAR 12.04.01.05A(1)a-c)
• No felony convictions. (COMAR 12.04.01.05B(4))
• No misdemeanor convictions for which a sentence of 1 or more years of incarceration could have been imposed. (COMAR 12.04.01.05B(4))
• Ability to pass Maryland Police Training Commission drug use standards. (COMAR 12.04.01.19)
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language in a clear, effective manner using proper pronunciation, diction and grammar.
• Ability to pass pre-employment competitive testing, including but not limited to written, physical and oral examinations.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation, including but not limited to a truth verification test.
• Ability to pass post-employment offer testing, including but not limited to medical, agility, drug and psychological testing.
• Ability to pass all phases of the Physical Fitness and Handgun Familiarizations Tests
• The Physical Fitness Test/Handgun Familiarization Test

Minimum Requirements for Correctional Deputy Positions

• Minimum age of 21 at time of appointment or at time of graduation from entrance level training. (COMAR 12.10.01.04A)
• U. S. citizenship and ability to furnish required documentation verifying citizenship. (COMAR 12.10.01.04B)
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. issued or recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education. (COMAR 12.10.01 .04C)
• Possess a valid driver’s license. (COMAR 12.10.01.04H)
• Possess good moral character and reputation, be emotionally stable and display the necessary behavior to perform the duties of a police officer. (COMAR 12.10.01.05A(1)a-c)
• No felony convictions. (COMAR 12.10.01.05B(4))
• No misdemeanor convictions for which a sentence of 1 or more years of incarceration could have been imposed. (COMAR 12.10.01.05B(4))
• Ability to pass Maryland Police Training Commission drug use standards. (COMAR 12.10.01.19)
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language in a clear, effective manner using proper pronunciation, diction and grammar.
• Ability to pass pre-employment competitive testing, including but not limited to written, physical and oral examinations.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation, including but not limited to a truth verification test.
• Ability to pass post-employment offer testing, including but not limited to medical, agility, drug and psychological testing.
• Ability to pass all phases of the Physical Fitness test.