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DEPUTY SHERIFF - ANNOUNCEMENT 2024
DEPUTY SHERIFF ENTRY LEVEL
The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women who exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, integrity, and the desire to serve the community to be considered for the position of Deputy Sheriff Private, grade W21, for current and future vacancies.
Experienced law enforcement applicants must apply under the Experienced Deputy Sheriff announcement located on governmentjobs.com only.
To be considered for this class, you must apply online as soon as possible.
*** To improve your chances of being considered for this class, you must take and pass the A.P.R.T, Written Exam, as early as possible.***
*** To improve your chances of being considered for this class, you must take and pass the A.P.R.T, Written Exam, as early as possible.***
Shift work (which includes weekends and holidays), is required.
- U.S. Citizen
- High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
- You may apply at 20 years and 6 months and be 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy.
- Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
- Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information.
BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
NOT recommended-using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.
For more information you may contact
a Sheriff Recruiter at 301-324-4329 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
To be considered for this Class, Applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps:
- Create on-line profile/Submit an online application
- Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review
- Download and complete the Doctor's Waiver to participate in the A.P.R.T (will not be able to participate in the A.P.R.T without a signed waiver).
- Request an A.P.R.T.
- Pass A.P.R.T (eligible to take written exam upon successfully passing A.P.R.T)
- Pass the Written Examination
- Preliminary Documents and Records Check
- Downloading and completing the Personal History Statement.
- Initial Interview (Submit PHS & requested supporting documents).
- Background Investigation
- Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Screening
- Medical Examination & Drug Screening
- Hiring Consideration
- Final Offer of Employment
- Retake and Pass A.P.R.T (no exceptions)
- Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy
- Have your doctor complete the A.P.R.T Waiver Form
- Be prepared to immediately take the A.P.R.T (for training tips click here )
- Obtain and review a copy of your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com
- Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from every state in which you have held a driver's license (Maryland drivers can obtain a certified copy by clicking here)
****All notifications for this position will be made via email****
Each applicant must monitor the e-mail account provided and update their online profile with any changes to personal information.
Ensure your e-mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".
Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following:
Ensure your e-mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".
Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Previous disqualification
- Deception
- Poor work history
- Poor driving record
- Suspended license/DWI/DUI
- History or pattern of crimes both reported and not reported; felony/misdemeanor conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase
- Falsification of application or other documents
- Failure to meet physical and mental standards
- Failure to present a professional appearance
- Poor credit history
- Inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or The Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff.
ACADEMY CLASSES ARE SELECTED AND HELD AS VACANCIES OCCUR
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
For more information you may contact
a Sheriff Recruiter at 301-324-4329 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
