Garrett County Sheriff’s Department is Hiring

The Garrett County Sheriff Department will accept applications and conduct interviews for Correctional Officers, Sheriff Deputies and Public Safety Communication Officers with 911 at the Garrett County Courthouse at 313 E. Alder Street, Oakland, MD. Entry will be made at the Public Entrance of the Courthouse.

Wednesday, July 7 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Thursday, July 8 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM

All positions will have a sign-on bonus of $1,000 upon hire and an additional $1,000 bonus to be paid upon successful completion of a probationary period.

Positions are full time and include the following comprehensive benefits package:
25 year retirement plan with county contribution
Deferred compensation with a county contribution
Shift differential pay
12 hour shifts – rotating days off
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Annual, Personal and Sick Leave
Health Insurance available the first of the month following date of hire
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance

Correctional Officer
Starting Salary – $39,008 additional salary for lateral transfers for Maryland Certified Correctional Officer
Minimum Requirements for Correctional Officer

Deputy
Starting Salary – $44,537 with a take home vehicle
Minimum Requirements for Deputy

Public Communication Officer with 911
Starting Salary – $36,508

Click here for an employment application

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