Deputy Sheriff Lateral - Courthouse Security

JOB INFORMATION

POSITION DETAILS: 
Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; varied schedule; full benefits

This uniformed deputy sheriff is assigned to the Court Security Unit of the Frederick County Sheriff?s Office (FCSO).   This position is responsible for providing security to the overall County Courthouse including its visitors, County personnel, State personnel, and prisoners in FCSO custody.  Supervision is received from the Court Security Unit Sergeant.  


TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
 

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 10 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit our  page on the Frederick County Government .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work Court Security posts as assigned
• Perform full service law enforcement and civil process duties; enforce laws related to Court operations and Courthouse security and functions
• Provide information and assistance to individuals in the Courthouse and courtrooms; provide courtroom security and order; conduct court room searches, cell checks, and head counts
• Arrest and cite individuals who commit offenses
• Maintain records of daily activities; report unusual occurrences and incidents
• Conduct arrest and interview procedures 
• Conduct prisoner searches; provide supervision and control of prisoners in custody; coordinate transportation, delivery, and transfer of prisoner custody; process new prisoners received from the court
• Provide training of newly assigned deputies 
• Ensure proper staffing of posts are maintained
• Respond to and assist security personnel as problems arise
• Conduct prisoner movement between courtrooms, other court locations, holding cells and transportation services
• Provide security and services to judges and courts personnel as required
• Participate in special operations and assists with staffing needs in other divisions as assigned
• Process and serve paperwork to include protective orders, warrants, evictions, etc. as required
• Supervise court security personnel when assigned as courts supervisor
• Perform related duties as required

 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Minimum age 21 years 
• U.S.A. citizenship
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Current Law Enforcement certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) or a comparable certification from a State outside of Maryland
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license 

 
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized records systems 
• Ability to work independently, to respond appropriately to situations as they occur, and to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision 
• Ability to effectively maintain security, control and discipline over individuals, groups and courtroom activities 
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain training and qualification requirements of the FCSO 
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public 
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with FCSO standards 
• Ability to keep physically fit and meet the requirements of the position
• Ability to operate security screening and monitoring equipment

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sound physical condition in order to effectively respond to the spontaneous physical demands of comprehensive law enforcement duties (e.g. arrest, restraint and control of suspects/prisoners, foot pursuit, search and rescue, etc.); ability to meet and maintain compliance with FCSO physical fitness standards
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently sitting, walking and driving; occasionally climbing, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching and performing repetitive motions; and is rarely crawling, lifting over 50 pounds, pushing over 40 pounds, and pulling over 40 pounds
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors and indoors; frequently walking on uneven ground, working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees); occasionally works in a dirty environment and is required to wear protective equipment; and rarely works in a dusty and noisy environment, works in confined spaces; works at heights or below ground level, near machinery, near chemicals or fumes, with potential exposure to infectious diseases

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for 24-hour call-in, any shift as assigned, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime
• This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana
• A Deputy Sheriff Lateral becomes eligible for the rank of Deputy First Class upon completion of the 18-month probationary
• Secondary employment will not be approved for FCSO personnel before successful completion of the field training period
• Completion of the examination/selection process can take up to 12 months. Candidates found eligible, but not immediately selected, may be contacted for subsequent placement within 1 year
• Candidates who were previously rejected may reapply for consideration, however those declined for reasons that assure another rejection will not be reconsidered

 EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. Physical ability testing
3. A spoken examination administered before a panel
4. One or more personal interviews
5. A pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff?s Office
6. A pre-employment polygraph test (inquiries include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history)
7. A pre-employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana
8. A pre-employment psychological examination