Deputy Sheriff I

**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.
- $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.

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.

**Minimum Quali