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Deputy Sheriff – Judicial (Part-Time)

Job Details:

  • Sheriff's Office
  • Washington County
Open Until Filled

Job Description:

JOB OBJECTIVES:

The primary objective of these appointed part-time sworn personnel is to provide supplemental support to the Judicial Division for the safe and secure operations of the Circuit court and related facilities. To provide supplemental support in carrying out the field operations of the Judicial Division.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Duties of a Reserve Deputy include supplemental support to all operations of the Judicial Division. The Reserve Deputy position when acting in the part-time capacity will have full sworn law enforcement powers. This position will be available to provide supplemental staffing needs to the full time sworn personnel in the safety and security of the Circuit court building and related facilities. The service of arrest warrants, summonses and legal documents. Completion of duties that is common to all sworn law enforcement personnel in the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The Sheriff reserves the right to amend or deviate from this job description if, in his opinion, it is in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office.

  1. Provides security for the Washington County Circuit Court Building through various means to include operation of personal and stand-alone metal detectors. Report and make arrests, when necessary, on subjects unlawfully carrying weapons entering the courthouse, or other illegal activities.
  2. Provide courtroom security and maintains order in and around courtrooms.
  3. Transport inmates to and from the Detention Center for court, emergency commitments, etc.
  4. Executes various types of legal process to include warrant service, summons service, seizures as directed by the court, and service of emergency commitment papers for mentally disturbed subjects.
  5. Conduct random checks of interior/exterior of Court house.
  6. Scan mail/packages that are delivered to judges.
  7. Making periodic checks on prisoners and documenting those checks on proper forms.
  8. Visually scan all persons in courts for any signs of escape or violence.
  9. Maintains report on court dispositions on all defendants.
  10. Provide safety and security for all jurors and witnesses during high risk trials.
  11. Transport prisoners as required.
  12. As required or instructed by higher authority, performance of duties as prescribed  for Patrol Deputy. Provides back-up for Patrol Deputies when needed. Performs Patrol Deputy Duties and responsibilities as directed by higher authority. Takes necessary action in response to on-sight illegal activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  1. The Sheriff can appoint Reserve Deputies who meet the listed criteria under the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Title 12, Subtitle 04.
  2. The Sheriff can consider appointing Reserve Deputies that would be considered for MPTSC Police Officer Recertification Title 12, Subtitle 04.01.07
    • Police Officer Recertification – 3 years or less since the applicant was last certified as a police officer. (Title 12.04.01.07(B).
  3. Same as Deputy Sheriff
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to use physical force and control during arrests and to respond to emergencies and resolve those problems. Able to maintain the same physical requirements as mandated by the Maryland Police Training Commission and the Sheriff’s Office. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, often in adverse climactic conditions while maintaining an alert mental condition. Ability to handle armed and unarmed confrontations with suspects; operating a police vehicle when responding to emergency calls, pursuits, etc. which could involve running for long distances, over all kinds of terrain, in all kinds of weather. Also climbing over fences, in and out of all types of buildings, whether it is day or night. There is constant lifting of equipment (vest, gun belt, gun, O. C. spray, handcuffs, flashlight, ammunition, and police baton) up to 25 pounds.

Applications may be filed online at www.washcosheriff.com or submitted through the County to Gary Mariotti at [email protected]. 

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INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete application for each position.

For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
Fax: (240)-203-6355
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General Questions

If you have been employed with Washington County:

Driving Record

Education & Training

If you have a GED:
Colleges Attended
Other Training (including business, trade, military, etc.)

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information listed below must be completed by all applicants. Failure to complete this information truthfully may result in disqualification from consideration for County employment. Affirmative responses to these questions will not automatically exclude you from employment consideration. Applicants may attach additional sheets if necessary:

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Employment References

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Pre Employment Statement

PRE-EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
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I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County. I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE “AT-WILL” NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

“UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.”

Affirmative Action & Race Information

APPLICANT DATA RECORD

Applicants are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an employer, we comply with all government regulations and any applicable affirmative action responsibilities.

Solely to help us comply with any applicable government record keeping, reporting and other legal requirements, please fill out the Affirmative Action Survey below. We appreciate your cooperation.

This Affirmative Action Survey data, which you provide voluntarily, will be kept separate and confidential from this Application for Employment.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Government agencies require periodic reports on the sex, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status of applicants. This data is for analysis and affirmative action only.

RACE/ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION (Please check all that apply)

Veteran Identification

Special Employment Notice to Disabled Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Individuals with Physical or Mental Handicaps

Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

If you are a disabled veteran, or have a physical or mental handicap, you are invited to volunteer this information. This information will be treated as confidential. Failure to provide this information will not jeopardize or adversely affect your consideration for employment.

FMCSA

FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse ( Clearinghouse) to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse.

I understand that if the full query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners without first obtaining additional specific consent from me.

I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct annual limited queries as required by FMCSA.

I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners must prohibit me from performing safety- sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by FMCSA’ s drug and alcohol program regulations.

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