JOB Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; varied schedule (shift differential and premium pay eligible); 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.
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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly 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
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15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
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11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
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Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
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Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
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100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
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County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Vesting after 5 years of service
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Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
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Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
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Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Work Court Security posts as assigned
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Perform full-service law enforcement and civil process duties; enforce laws related to Court operations and Courthouse security and functions
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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
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Arrest and cite individuals who commit offenses
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Maintain records of daily activities; report unusual occurrences and incidents
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Conduct arrest and interview procedures
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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
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Provide training of newly assigned deputies
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Ensure proper staffing of posts are maintained
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Respond to and assist security personnel as problems arise
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Conduct prisoner movement between courtrooms, other court locations, holding cells and transportation services
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Provide security and services to judges and courts personnel as required
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Participate in special operations and assists with staffing needs in other divisions as assigned
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Process and serve paperwork to include protective orders, warrants, evictions, etc. as required
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Supervise court security personnel when assigned as courts supervisor
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Perform related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Employees in this classification are designated as Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours
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Available for 24-hour call-in, any shift as assigned, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime
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This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana
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A Deputy Sheriff Lateral becomes eligible for the rank of Deputy First Class upon completion of the 18-month probationary
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Secondary employment will not be approved for FCSO personnel before successful completion of the field training period
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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
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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):
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An evaluation of training and experience
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Physical ability testing
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A spoken examination administered before a panel
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One or more personal interviews
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A pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
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A pre-employment polygraph test (inquiries include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history)
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A pre-employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana
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A pre-employment psychological examination
