Constable I

$19.61 Hourly

JOB INFORMATION​

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and will include varied evening and weekend hours); full benefits

 

This non-sworn (civilian) position with the Sheriff's Office is responsible for the documentation of and service/delivery of all assigned paperwork (e.g. summonses, subpoenas, etc.) from the Circuit Court or District Court in matters of both civil and criminal nature.  These duties are carried out according to applicable Maryland Rules or Procedures, under the supervision of the Civil Process Unit Supervisor, Administration Bureau.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions.  For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

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Frederick County Government values 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.

 
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
 

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

  • Vesting after 5 years of service

  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve court process such as witness subpoenas, writs of summons, child support and paternity, violation of probations summons, divorce proceedings and any judicial or court originated paperwork that does not involve a physical arrest and is allowed under Maryland Rules

• Conduct interviews; organize materials and judicial process

• Submit affidavits for evasion of service

• Maintain required administrative records

• Prepare and submit required reports

• Coordinate activities with the Sheriff's Office staff, allied agencies, and the public when appropriate

• Perform other related duties as required

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 REQUIREMENTS

The 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.  

• High school graduation or the equivalent

• Minimum age 21 years

• Minimum 2 years law enforcement work experience (including Corrections, Courthouse Deputies, Civil Process Administrators, and Probation Agents)

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:   

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Ability to successfully complete civil process and other related training through the Sheriff's Office, including periodic renewals

• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills and accurate record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately prepare and maintain detailed legal records and forms

• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor, and to complete assigned duties despite stressful circumstances

• Ability to effectively access and utilize automated information systems and other computerized programs

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: 

• Criminal justice education and/or training

• Experience working with law enforcement secured databases

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is frequently walking and driving; and is occasionally sitting, climbing, reaching and performing repetitive motions

• While working in this position, the employee is frequently working indoors and outdoors; occasionally walking on uneven ground, in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees), in dirty and dusty environments; and rarely has potential exposure to infectious diseases

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

•  Available for varied working hours and varied days as needed, including weekends

• This position is subject to random drug testing

• Secondary employment will not be approved for Sheriff's Office personnel who have not successfully completed their probationary period

• Candidates who were previously rejected may reapply for consideration, however those declined for reasons which assure another rejection will not be reconsidered

• For purposes of the Frederick County Employees Retirement Plan, this position is considered non-uniformed

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1) An evaluation of training and experience

2) One or more interviews

3) A pre-employment polygraph test (inquiries include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history) 
4) A pre-employment background investigation 

5) A pre-employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana 

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