DEPUTY Sheriff Private; Entry-Level

DEPUTY SHERIFF PRIVATE Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County’s residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple permanent, full‑time entry‑level Deputy Sheriff Private positions of grade W21. Prior experience is not required; however, candidates that are current students or recent graduates of an approved Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) accredited institution in the State of Maryland are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants applying under this announcement will be considered for the Winter 2025/2026 Academy Class.

Candidates with at least one year of prior law‑enforcement experience in Maryland and current MPCTC certification should apply under the Experienced Deputy Sheriff announcement at

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing citizens with professional, transparent, and effective law‑enforcement service. The Office serves as the law‑enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, emergency psychiatric petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions.

It is also responsible for court security, protecting visitors to courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

• Provide effective and efficient law‑enforcement services to the residents of Prince George’s County
• Perform general law‑enforcement and investigations, controlling, serving warrants and/or extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants
• Transport prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout Maryland and the United States
• Arrest, detain and process prisoners that are in the custody of the Office of the Sheriff
• Serve civil processes/summons
• Execute writs/court orders
• Maintain security in the courtrooms of the Circuit and District Courts
• Monitor prisoners in holding areas
• Perform court‑related house evictions
• Complete reports

• U.S. citizen
• High school diploma/graduate or possession of a G.E.D.
• At least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of submitting an application (and be 21+ at graduation from the Police Academy)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and at least 6 months of post‑license driving experience
• Pass all qualification factors listed in the Additional Information
• Applicants must pass a written test, an agility test, an oral examination, and be able to work shift work
• Successfully pass a background investigation

This position is designated essential and the incumbent must be willing to participate as a critical/essential employee during emergencies or special activities/events. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave and may be assigned to any of the three shifts to ensure 24‑hour coverage.

• 60+ college credit hours
• Current student of an approved MPCTC‑accredited institution or recent graduate with certification from such an institution

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location:

Prince George’s County, MD

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass pre‑employment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential…