Entry Level Training Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $65,969.00 - $87,422.00 Annually
Location : 50 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850, USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00114
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: SHF 48 Administration
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
Please Note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $65,969 to $87,422, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The 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 FOR
The Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting individuals who have prior experience as a certified law enforcement officers in the State of Maryland, to fill open positions as sworn Deputy Sheriff at the rank of Deputy Sheriff I (DS1). The Sheriff's Office Lateral Program will allow for equivalency of up to nine (9) years of qualified experience to be considered for compensation determinations upon hire. Lateral applicants who have successfully completed a Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) Entry Level Training Academy will not need to attend another entry level training academy program if they have a valid MPTSC certification within the past three (3) years. This recruitment will be used to fill positions beginning immediately.
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, physical, psychological, drug and alcohol screening.
What You'll Be Doing
The work environment of a Deputy Sheriff 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Satisfactory completion of the Maryland Police Training Commission prescribed course of Entry Level Training. Satisfactory completion of the Maryland Police Training Commission and Standards Commission or a previously certified police officer in Maryland if it has been three (3) years or less since the applicant was certified as a police officer.
Education: Completion of High School or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen
Age Requirements: Must be 21 years of age as of the first day of employment as a sworn Deputy Sheriff I.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are no preferred criteria. All applicants will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The 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 Law: Except 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 Benefits
Our 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 Benefits
All 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 Forgiveness
Montgomery 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 Benefit
County 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 Costs
Working 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 Wellbeing
We 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 Benefits
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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
Does this statement apply to you: I have Satisfactorily completed the Maryland Police Training Commission prescribed course of Entry Level Training?

• Yes
• No

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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
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 agree

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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I(003531)
Are you a US Citizen?

• Yes
• No

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MQ Question DEPUTY SHERIFF I (003531)
Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question