The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland is accepting applications for correctional deputy positions in its Detention Division. Training is provided, and applicants do not need prior experience.
The entry-level starting salary is $55,557. The office says entry-level deputies receive an automatic promotion after three years, increasing their salary to $64,230. After five years, they are eligible for a promotion with a salary of $72,405.
Maryland-certified correctional officers with two years of experience start at $58,365. They receive an automatic promotion after one year to $64,230 and are eligible for a promotion after three years to $72,405. Qualified correctional officers from other states start at $56,956.
The office is offering a $10,000 signing bonus, a 5% shift differential for evening shifts and a 7% differential for midnight shifts. Benefits include retirement, paid leave, health coverage and up to $2,500 a year in tuition reimbursement.
Applicants can call 240-313-2148 for minimum requirements or apply online.
Photo credits to Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland
