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Deputy Sheriff
Prince George's County Government

Office of Personnel & Labor Relations

1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, MD 20774

301-699-2940

www.co.pg.md.us

Starting Salary: $31,376 - $50,055

Population: 816,791

Sworn Officers: 1,420
Application Deadline: 08/26/02

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The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified applicants to be considered for the position of Deputy Sheriff Private. The Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women that exhibit characteristics of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The typical duties of a Deputy Sheriff Private include: general law enforcement and investigations; serving civil processes; controlling warrants and summonses; serving summonses/warrants and/or extraditing persons wanted on criminal summonses or warrant; executing writs/court orders; transporting prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout the State of Maryland and the United States; maintaining security in the courtrooms in the Circuit Courts; monitoring prisoners in holding areas; writing reports; and providing effective and efficient services to the citizens of Prince George's County. Shift work, which includes weekends and holidays, is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To submit an application, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education (60+college credit hours preferred)
• 21 years old at the time of graduation from the Police Academy
• Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete all of the following:

• Written Examination
• Physical Agility Test
• Completion and Submission of a Personal History Statement
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Panel Interview Board
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Submission of a Writing Sample
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examinations – complete physical
• Drug Screening Test
• Final Offer of Employment
• Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; poor driving record; criminal conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase; falsification of application or other documents; failure to meet physical standards; inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of the Sheriff.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FLUENT IN A SECOND LANGUAGE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

ELIGIBILITY REGISTER: This announcement shall provide for the establishment of a temporary register to fill an anticipated twenty-five (25) vacant Deputy Sheriff Private positions. Once all approved vacancies are filled, the register will expire.

CLOSING DATE: August 26, 2002. Forward completed applications to:

THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS
1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159, Largo, MD 20774
Internet Address: www.co.pg.md.us

UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Applications can be obtained at the Office of Personnel, any branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System, downloaded, or you may apply online.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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