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Protect & Serve: Your Next Chapter Begins with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office
*NEW* Deputy Sheriff Recruit Testing Dates for 2026
Take the first step in your criminal justice career! Our Deputy Sheriff's serve and protect the community members of Frederick County through proactive patrols, emergency response, and community engagement.
Deputy Sheriff Recruit Salary: $31.54/hourly with full County benefits.
2026 Testing Dates:
Note: Interested applicants must apply no later than 1 day prior to testing. Once you have applied, a Recruiting Representative will be in contact to schedule a testing date.
- March 4, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- May 6, 2026
- June 3, 2026
- July 1, 2026
- August 5, 2026
- September 2, 2026
- October 7, 2026
- November 4, 2026
- December 2, 2026
On your Testing Day you will complete:
- Written Examination - *Lateral Applicants are EXEMPT from the written examination
- Physical Agility Testing (Authorization Form Signed by Physician Required)
If you have additional questions, please contact a Recruiting Representative at FCSORecruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov.
Frederick County provides stability while investing in our Correctional Officers!
Next Hiring Event: March 25
At the Frederick County Adult Detention Center every day is unique. Correctional Officers and Civilian Correctional Staff work with the community, the entire criminal justice system, and those entrusted to the Corrections Bureau’s care and custody by the courts. Officers and staff are constantly training and learning to face the unique challenges raised by this commitment. Correctional Officers’ say that fulfilling a sense of duty brought them to their career in the Corrections Bureau of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. As they grow in their role as a Correctional Officer, they enjoy the benefits, job security, training opportunities and room for career advancement.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Bureau hosts one-day hiring events. At these hiring events, prospective candidates can complete all the steps of the hiring process leading to a Conditional Offer of Employment in just a few hours! To learn more about how to apply or what to expect during the next hiring event, text APPLY to 240-931-7211.
Next Hiring Event: March 25, 2026
Washington County Career Expo
Friday, March 27 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Hagerstown Community College
The Washington County Career Expo & HCC Open House is being hosted by Hagerstown Community College in partnership with Washington County Business and Economic Development; Washington County Chamber of Commerce; and, Washington County Public Schools.
This event is FREE for jobseekers and attendees:
- Discover job opportunities and pathways to employment in Washington County.
- Explore HCC programs, support services, and more.
- Meet many of Washington County's leading companies and organizations.
- Participate in career-readiness workshops and networking.
REGISTER: www.hagerstowncc.edu/careerexpo
The Washington County Career Expo and HCC Open House will be held simultaneously in the ARCC.
Frederick County Workforce Services Spring Job Fair
Wednesday, April 29 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1301 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.
Our Talent Acquisition team will be attending the Spring Job Fair at Warehouse Cinemas at the Fredericktowne Mall: 1301 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.
This event is sponsored by Frederick County Workforce Services.
More information will be made available soon!
Veterans Appreciation Day Veteran Resource and Career Fair!
Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Frederick Health Village
Stop by during the Third Annual Frederick County Veterans Appreciation Day as we
Honoring Veterans, Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom
Our Talent Acquisition team will be at this event showcasing employment opportunities with Frederick County Government. Stop by our vendor tables for job spotlights and connect with our team on site to learn more about building your career with Frederick County Government.