The Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting individuals who have prior experience as a certified law enforcement officers in the State of Maryland, to fill open positions as sworn Deputy Sheriff at the rank of Deputy Sheriff I (DS1). The Sheriff’s Office Lateral Program will allow for equivalency of up to nine (9) years of qualified experience to be considered for compensation determinations upon hire. Lateral applicants who have successfully completed a Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) Entry Level Training Academy will not need to attend another entry level training academy program if they have a valid MPTSC certification within the past three (3) years. This recruitment will be used to fill positions beginning immediately.
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, physical, psychological, drug and alcohol screening.
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
In order to schedule your preferred applicant test date, please contact Deputy Mortiboys via email at: Evan.Mortiboys@montgomerycountymd.gov or phone at: (240)-777-7108.
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. Experience: Satisfactory completion of the Maryland Police Training Commission prescribed course of Entry Level Training. Satisfactory completion of the Maryland Police Training Commission and Standards Commission or a previously certified police officer in Maryland if it has been three (3) years or less since the applicant was certified as a police officer.
Education: Completion of High School or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen
Age Requirements: Must be 21 years of age as of the first day of employment as a sworn Deputy Sheriff I.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.
Salary64,048.00 - 84,876.00 Annual