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Job TitleSworn Professional Law Enforcement PositionJob DescriptionNon-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week (varied schedule); 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 recognizes 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.Essential Duties And Job ResponsibilitiesRotating 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 individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Qualifications And RequirementsThe qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Minimum age 21 years upon completion of academyU.S.A. citizenshipHigh school graduation or the equivalentEligible for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and able to become certified within 1 year of hire - OR - eligible for comparative compliance* (must maintain in-service training and firearms requirements in accordance with standards of FCSO and MPCTC)Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privilegesKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:Strong and effective math skills plus spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms, reports and legal documents associated with assigned dutiesAbility to hear and understand the speech of motorists, pedestrians and/or citizens, sometimes over the sounds of trafficAbility to clearly observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic at acceptable distances and to hear warning sounds such as a vehicle hornAbility to effectively apply training to respond quickly, calmly and appropriately in standard duty and emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment and independent actionAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public, maintaining professional attitude, appearance and manner of performancePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :Sound physical condition in order to effectively respond to the spontaneous physical demands of comprehensive law enforcement duties (e.g. arrest, restraint and control of suspects/prisoners, foot pursuit, search and rescue, etc.); ability to meet and maintain compliance with FCSO physical fitness standardsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently sitting, walking and driving; occasionally climbing, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching and performing repetitive motions; and is rarely crawling, lifting over 50 pounds, pushing over 40 pounds, and pulling over 40 poundsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors and indoors; frequently walking on uneven ground, working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees); occasionally works in a dirty environment and is required to wear protective equipment; and rarely works in a dusty and noisy environment, works in confined spaces; works at heights or below ground level, near machinery, near chemicals or fumes, with potential exposure to infectious diseasesAdditional Information / Examination ProcessAvailable for 24-hour call-in, any shift as assigned, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtimeThis position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuanaA Deputy Sheriff Recruit becomes eligible for upgrade to Deputy Sheriff First Class upon completion of the 18-month probationary period plus an additional year of satisfactory service at the rank of Deputy Sheriff (30 months total)An employment agreement is required for all Deputy Recruit candidates. Selected Deputy recruits must enter into an agreement to reimburse the Sheriff's Office for costs incurred for training, uniforms, and equipment if the candidate leaves employment within three years of completing a recruit academy and accepts employment with another Law Enforcement agency within one year of termination.Secondary employment will not be approved for FCSO personnel before successful completion of the field training periodCurrent Frederick County Government employees will be hired as a Deputy Sheriff, Step 1 on the law enforcement pay scaleCompletion 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 yearCandidates who were previously rejected may reapply for consideration; however those declined for reasons that assure another rejection will not be reconsideredThis description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Retirement PlanA defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.Health InsuranceCounty employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.Dental InsuranceEmployees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employmentNOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.Flexible Spending AccountsThe Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.Life InsuranceEmployees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.Savings Plan - Deferred CompensationThe County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.Educational Reimbursement ProgramCounty employees who have
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