JOB Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varied schedule (shift differential and premium pay eligible); full benefits
This sworn professional position provides a full range of law enforcement services to Frederick County through community oriented and team management approaches. General supervision is provided through the chain of command; however, Deputies must frequently exercise independent judgment and administrative discretion.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
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 Rotating assignments may include vehicle patrol, investigations and testimony, traffic control, prisoner transport, emergency response, court security, search and seizure, civil process, training and guidance of junior officers, community awareness, etc.
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): (candidate must qualify at each step to proceed to next)
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
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
