What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Court Security position at Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland?
Deputy Sheriff: Certified Lateral I Circuit Court Security Division Opening Announcement
The Caroline County Sheriff's Office is hiring for Maryland Certified Police Officers to fill an opening in the Caroline County Sheriff's Office - Circuit Court Security Division. Call 410-479-4105 to have an application emailed to you or you can download an application here httRs://www.carolinemd.org/jobs.as�.
Job Description
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property while assigned to the Caroline County Sheriff's Office - Circuit Court Security Division; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within Caroline County by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, and protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures; provide quality police service to all citizens, visitors, and businesses in an efficient and professional manner. Perform other duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
This position receives direct supervision from the Sheriff's Office Support Service Lieutenant. This position does not supervise any other position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Provided site security and force protection on the grounds of the Caroline County Circuit Court Building.
- Conducts screenings at points of entry
- Provides court room security during hearings and meetings held within the building.
SECONDARY:
In addition to below as needed per the general Deputy Sheriff Job Description:
- Patrols the County and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance, and arrest violators of the law
- Enforces traffic laws and provides escorts to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the County
- Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments
- Answers, screens, and refers calls from citizens requesting police services
- Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders
- Testifies in court as required
- Instructs citizens, businesses, schools, and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent one from becoming a victim of crime
- Participates in community-based policing strategies and programs
- Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action
- Directs and escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment and issues traffic citations
- Conducts investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property
- .Questions witnesses, complainants, victims, and suspects and takes statements
- Chases and apprehends suspects
- Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, enduring magistrate warnings by a judge, searching prisoners, recording and securing the prisoner's property, and transporting prisoners to an appropriate facility
- Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate
- Assists EMS personnel, firefighters, animal control, and County departments as required
- Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route
- Fosters good police-community relations among residents and civilian population
- Monitors roadway and weather conditions, reporting any potential problems to appropriate Agencies
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a Certified Maryland State Police Officer with a minimum of two (2) years of service.
SALARY
The salary range is $67,001 - $101,648 Annually
$67,001 for 2 Years of Service
$70.351 for 5 Years of Service
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts, Other Supplemental Insurances, Leave Time - TBD by Contract.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 26, 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carolinemd by the closing deadline if applicable. Reach out to the Office of Human Resources with questions via email at hrposting@carolinemd.org or by phone at 410-479-4105.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,001.00 - $101,648.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Maryland Certified Police Officer: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,001 - $101,648
