Position Description

This posting will be used to fill Full Time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Deputy Sheriff I (Entry Level) positions within the Sheriff's Office of Anne Arundel County Government.

A $10,000 signing bonus will be awarded to successful candidates.

• $1,000 will be payable upon hire.
• $4,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of one (1) year of service as an Anne Arundel Deputy Sheriff.
• $5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of two (2) years of service as an Anne Arundel County Deputy Sheriff.
• The Entry Deputy Sheriff is required to work twelve (12) full months after receipt of the final bonus payment. If an Entry Deputy Sheriff leaves within those twelve (12) months, they will have to repay a prorated portion of the sign on bonus.

This is responsible law enforcement regulatory work that includes but is not limited to serving arrest warrants, civil and criminal documents, maintaining courtroom decorum, safety and security, transporting and maintaining security and custody of prisoners, and extraditing individuals as required by court orders.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employees in this class are expected to perform their assigned duties with minimum supervision at the conclusion of the probationary period. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level Deputy Sheriff II. Work assignments are carried out in accordance with State law, Arundel County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, functional precedents, established practices, and defined rules.

Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulations require applicants to meet and maintain the commission's selection standards for certification, to complete law enforcement academy training within twelve months of provisional certification or the commission's applicable training standards for re-certification of formerly certified law enforcement officers, and to meet and maintain applicable firearms standards set forth by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

The work of this class may be performed in all types of weather conditions and environments. The work involves standing, sitting, walking and driving for prolonged periods of time. Work hazards include but are not limited to serving civil process papers on citizens who are hostile and occasionally combative; guarding prisoners and responding to prisoner escape from courthouse detainment or during extradition; and, infrequently directing traffic or enforcing traffic violations when encountered during regular duty assignments. Work assignments may include shift work, evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees may be required to work overtime.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).

Provides order and security in the courthouse and courtrooms to include general search and surveillance, preserving order during court session, maintains security and custody of persons brought before the court, and persons detained in holding cells or lock up facilities.

Transports prisoners to and from courts, correctional facilities, hospitals, or other institutions and facilities.

Serves civil and criminal process papers to include but not limited to summons, subpoenas, civil and criminal citations/warrants, and writs (execution/possession).

Levies and seizes property on judgments; arranges for the sale of seized property as ordered by the court.

Serves arrest warrants and judgments; makes arrests on criminal bench warrants and civil body attachments.

Provides accurate, complete and concise testimony in courts of law in a professional manner and in appearance as a representative of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office.

Provides court ordered protection of persons for various public and private assignments.

Safely operate a county radio equipped vehicle.

Writes clear and factual written reports.

Performs traffic control enforcement. Issues warnings and citations for moving violations.

Serves, in some instances, as 1) a back-up responder to assist Anne Arundel County Police units, 2) a first responder to an on-view situation, circumstance or condition requiring law enforcement intervention, or 3) an assistant to other local, state or federal law enforcement agencies as may be necessary in highly stressful and potentially dangerous or hostile situations.

Performs other related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office.

Ability to proficiently operate a two-way radio.

Ability to obtain and maintain proficiency in the use of standard handgun firearms, and related defensive weapons and equipment as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to appropriately respond to hostile or combative persons, and situations.

Ability to apply law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques, rules and regulations.

Ability to respond appropriately in a variety of law enforcement situations requiring the application of State and local laws, rules, procedures, policies and sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school; two (2) or more years of general work experience; a minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: Candidates must be 21 years of age or older to be eligible for provisional certification; and may attend an academy.

NOTE: Must be either a US Citizen or Permanent legal resident of the United States who: Is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and Has submitted an application for US Citizenship that is pending approval.

NOTE: Employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: This position requires a through background investigation, and a polygraph.

Supplemental Qualifications

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience, score on the written examination, physical agility test, panel interview and background investigation including a polygraph examination.

The polygraph primarily focuses on domestic violence, criminal activity, previous employment, motor vehicle/criminal record, drug/alcohol usage, and integrity/unethical acts.

After a conditional offer of employment, applicants must undergo a psychological evaluation and pass a comprehensive medical examination as a condition of appointment.

Reasons for disqualification may include, but are not limited to: poor work history, poor driving record, felony conviction, falsification of application or other documents, failure to meet physical standards, inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process, or any other disqualifying causes determined by the Sheriff's Office and/or the Office of Personnel.

SCHEDULE OF CRITICAL DATES:

Written Test & Agility : Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 9:00 AM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)

Written Test & Agility: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:

Applicants are required to pass the physical agility test to move forward in the process. Applicants may take the physical agility as many times are needed to successfully obtain the required minimum passing score. The physical agility test is being administered on the following dates:

May 11, 2024 - immediately after the written test.

May 15, 2024 immediately following the written test.

LOCATION FOR WRITTEN & AGILITY TESTING

Sheriff Field Operations Bureau, 2009 E. Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. ( When you turn onto Commerce Park Drive, 2009 E will be ahead of you on your right. Our office is on the backside of the building. down the parking ramp and to the right. Go into the furthest left hand doors. )

Applicants are encouraged to take the physical agility early, so there are opportunities to re-test as necessary.

A government-issued identification and signed Physical Agility Medical and Legal Waivers must be presented at the test site in order to participate in the physical agility. If the medical waiver is not completed and signed you will not be able to take the physical agility test.

The Physical Agility information and other documents can be found at this link: http://www.aacounty.org/departments/sheriff/jobs/

To complete the Physical Agility Test you will need to do a sit up test, push up test and a one and a half (1.5) mile run. Please consider the weather when preparing for the test. Dress appropriately and comfortably to participate in the physical agility test. You will NOT have an opportunity to change clothes.. You should bring water with you to the test site.

The Deputy Sheriff Written Exam is a General Aptitude Test. There are no study materials.

**Applicants are required to pass both the entry level test and physical agility test to move forward in the process.**

Unlike the Physical Agility Test, you can only attempt the entry level test ONCE during this recruitment.

A PASSING SCORE ON THE DEPUTY SHERIFF I ENTRY TEST IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE MONTH YOU TOOK THE TEST.

IF YOU PASSED THE WRITTEN EXAM WITH ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS, YOU MUST APPLY AGAIN FOR THIS RECRUITMENT; however, you will NOT need to retake the written test.

GENERAL NOTICES:

Flexible processing deadlines will be established during the process.

We send all notices via e-mail so please check your in-box regularly, keep your e-mail address up to date with us and make sure that notices sent from Anne Arundel County don't inadvertently go to your spam mailbox. If the written exam dates get close and you feel that you haven't received notice, please call, Chello Pitts at our office at (410) 222-4411.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:59 PM: Application Deadline

STARTING DATE: Applicants receiving final offers for employment can anticipate being hired (Approximately November 2024).