Deputy Sheriff: MPTC Certified

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your county's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.
ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.

• Enforcing the laws and ordinances of the State of Maryland and Wicomico County;
• Responding to the scene of a crime or an accident;
• Interviewing suspects, witnesses, writing reports, monitoring any suspicious activity of ongoing crimes;
• Responding to citizens’ and visitors’ questions.

Must have two years of experience as a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Must meet the following conditions: physical agility test, polygraph, background investigation, medical and mental health examinations, computer operation, including word processing and data entry. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. All employment applications must be complete to be considered.

All applicants must show proof of graduation from an accredited high school, or G.E.D., as approved/recognized by the Maryland Department of Education. College level courses in law enforcement, i.e., Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Municipal Administration, Political Science, Public Administration and City Planning and Counseling are preferred, but not mandatory for Police Officer candidates.