Deputy Sheriff Candidate, Grade G1

Salary: $65,969.00 Annually Location : 50 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850, USA Job Type: Permanent Job Number: 2026-00002 Department: Sheriff's Office Division: SHF 48 Administration Opening Date: 01/09/2026 FLSA: Non-ExemptAbout the PositionPlease NoteThe salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The hiring salary for this position will be $65,969.WHO WE AREThe mission of the is the law enforcement arm of the Judicial System. Our mission is to provide leadership and professional support, as required, to ensure that Court mandates are carried out in a manner which respects individual rights and freedoms. Our mission is to work cooperatively with all other law enforcement agencies within this county and throughout the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area, as well as all other branches of the Montgomery County Government. We strive to ensure that the people who live, work and visit Montgomery County are receiving the full range of law enforcement services required for a safe and orderly society. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for What You'll Be DoingThe work environment of a Deputy Sheriff Candidate is divided between field work (serving civil process papers, transporting prisoners and citizens, returning prisoners from out of County/State and maintaining custody of prisoners in a small detention setting) and time spent in a courtroom providing prisoner and courtroom security. Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, physical, psychological, drug and alcohol screening. Candidates will be provided with information via email with instructions and information to schedule their own test date after applications have been reviewed and eligibility requirements met. Prior to becoming a sworn Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Candidates are responsible for attending and successfully completing an extended curriculum of instruction that prepares an employee to work in any one of a variety of assignments in the Office of the Montgomery County Sheriff. A Deputy Sheriff Candidate receives a comprehensive, six (6) months of training through a recruit training program. Minimum QualificationsExperienceNone. EducationCompletion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. EquivalencyNone. LicensePossession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence. Other requirements: Must be 21 years of age at the time of obtaining sworn Deputy Sheriff Status (Completion of the training academy). Must be a United States Citizen. Preferred Criteria, Interview PreferencesAll applicants who meet the minimum qualifications confirmed by OHR must take the written exam to be considered for hire. Based on the results of the written examination, applications will be rated, the highest rated applicants may be contacted for an interview. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position. Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics LawExcept as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being. Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits01 MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE (003532) Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?YesNo02 MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE (003532) Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED?YesNo03 MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE (003532) Are you a US Citizen?YesNo04 MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE (003532) Are you at least 20 years and 6 months of age?YesNo05 MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE (003532) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)06 MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE (003532) I hereby confirm that all statements made above are accurate. I understand that the Office of Human Resources may verify any and all of the above statements at any time in the application process. If it is found that I do not meet the minimum qualifications, I will be removed from further consideration. I also understand that if Inaccuracies are found, I may be removed from further consideration. I agreeRequired Question