DEPUTY – LAW ENFORCEMENT 

Deputy Sheriff - FT

Cecil County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Deputy –  Sheriff's with a starting salary of $39,270 per year (Grade 2LU). Performs experienced law enforcement work patrolling designated areas of Cecil County in order to serve and protect the public; this position is full time and includes excellent County benefits. 

If you are looking for an exciting and meaningful future in law enforcement, consider a career as a Cecil County Deputy Sheriff. Join our agency which is located in the extreme northeast corner of Maryland, south of the Pennsylvania line and west of the Delaware line. Cecil County with a population near 100,000 encompasses an area of 350 square miles with 240 miles of shoreline.As a Deputy Sheriff we offer countless unique assignments.

These assignments include positions in schools, communities, drug enforcement, K-9, etc. All deputies begin their career on patrol providing service to the citizens of Cecil County. Deputies are assigned a take home patrol vehicle and gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors to the area. Often, their assignments require working together within the community with other police agencies.

To apply, you must:

·         Be a U.S. citizen

-         Be at least 21 years of age as of the first day of employment as a sworn Deputy Sheriff

·         Be physically fit

A Cecil County Deputy Sheriff Candidate (entry level) receives six months of training at the academy before becoming a Maryland certified, sworn law enforcement officer.

·         Complete an Initial Information Sheet

·         Physical Agility Testing

·         Complete Full Application

·         Oral Board Interview

·         Background Investigation

·         Polygraph Exam

·         Physical/Drug Screening

·         Psychological Testing A career as a deputy Sheriff offers generous traditional benefits, such as group insurance and retirement plans, additional job-specific benefits, training, overtime and opportunities for career advancement.

Application procedure: Print out the Initial Information Public Safety Application from the Employment page and submit to: Attention: Judy Johnson,  Cecil County Sheriff's Office, 107 Chesapeake Blvd. Elkton, Maryland  21921; you can also request an application at 410-392-2118 or e-mail: Judy.Johnson@ccdps.org.

Deadline: Open until filled by Cecil County Sheriff's Office personnel.

We value diversity in our workforce.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for the position of Deputy Sheriff Candidate.

Cecil County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, political affiliation, or handicap. EOE/AA/ADA.

                      CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

                                                           Honor - Loyalty - Discipline

Do you have what it takes?  Join our team, the Cecil County Sheriff's Office as a Correctional Officer.  As a Correctional Officer, you will provide public safety by ensuring the security and safety of inmates awaiting trial in Cecil County as well those incarcerated for 18 months or less. Advancement opportunities and special assignments are available. Starting salary is $15.77/hr. Eligibility for promotion to Deputy First Class begins at 14 months of employment; starting salary for DFC is $17.50/hr.  Overtime is available and may be mandatory.  Training and Uniforms are provided. $500 Sign-On Bonus.*

Position Requirements: High School diploma or GED; must be 18 years' of age; valid drivers' license with no more than 5 points on driving record; ability to work various shifts as well as overtime without advance notice; and pass a thorough background investigation. Paid training and uniforms provided. No prior corrections experience necessary. All personnel are essential and must be available for shift work, able to work weekends and holidays! Shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.   A shift differential of $.75 will be applied for Officers assigned the 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am shifts. 

Duties: Officers supervise daily operations and inmate activities, such as internal movement, work details and program participation.  Record keeping and report writing skills are utilized on a daily basis.  The ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals is critical.  

To submit an application under this notice:

You must meet the minimum requirements as outlined below. Applications may be submitted via mail or in person at the address below. Applications must be submitted or postmarked by AUGUST 7th, 2013 by 4:00pm. Download the Correctional Officer Application at http://www.cecilcountysheriff.org/jobs.cfm

You may pick up an application in person between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday at:
Cecil County Correctional Facility, Corrections Visiting Entrance
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, MD 21921

You may request an application be mailed to you by calling 410-996-5837 and leaving a complete message with your name, telephone number, and mailing address.

* Sign-On Bonus offered for Correctional Officers. $250 bonus paid to applicant after three (3) months of employment; balance paid after six (6) months of employment.

Cecil County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, political affiliation, or handicap. EOE/AA/ADA.