Deputy Sheriff , Grade G1
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Government
Police Officer
The expected salary is: $64,048.
WHO WE ARE
The mission of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is the law enforcement arm of the Judicial System. Our mission is to provide leadership and professional support, as required, to ensure that Court mandates are carried out in a manner which respects individual rights and freedoms. Our mission is to work cooperatively with all other law enforcement agencies within this county and throughout the Metropolitan Washington
D.
C. area, as well as all other branches of the Montgomery County Government. We strive to ensure that the people who live, work and visit Montgomery County are receiving the full range of law enforcement services required for a safe and orderly society.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting for Deputy Sheriff Candidates.
Please see upcoming applicant testing schedule below:
2025 MCSO Applicant Testing Schedule
*** All Dates Subject to Change***
Day
Date
Time
Wednesday
22-Jan-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
1-Feb-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
12-Feb-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
1-Mar-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
19-Mar-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
12-Apr-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
23-Apr-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
3-May-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
14-May-25
6:00 PM
Saturday
7-Jun-25
10:00 AM
Wednesday
18-Jun-25
6:00 PM
The work environment of a Deputy Sheriff is divided between field work (serving civil process papers, transporting prisoners and citizens, returning prisoners from out of County/State and maintaining custody of prisoners in a small detention setting) and time spent in a courtroom providing prisoner and courtroom security.- Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, truth verification device process such as polygraph or C.V.S.A, physical, psychological, drug and alcohol screening.
- Candidates will be provided with information via email with instructions and information to schedule their own test date after applications have been reviewed and eligibility requirements met.
- Prior to becoming a sworn deputy sheriff, deputy sheriff candidates are responsible for attending and successfully completing an extended curriculum of instruction that prepares an employee to work in any one of a variety of assignments in the Office of the Montgomery County Sheriff. A Deputy Sheriff Candidate receives a comprehensive, six (6) months of training through a recruit training program.
Education: Completion of High School Graduation diploma or GED Equivalent recognized in the State of Maryland.
License:Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Other requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age at the time of obtaining sworn Deputy Sheriff Status (Completion of the training academy).
- Must be a United States Citizen.
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