Correctional Officer Hiring Event (9/2/2026)

About this role

<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong>Join Frederick County Government staff for an all-inclusive Correctional Officer hiring event!&nbsp;</strong> On this day, Wednesday,<span style="color: rgb(223, 53, 12);">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">September 2, 2026,</span> applicants will have the opportunity to receive a free physical examination for acceptance to participate in the Sheriff's Office Physical Agility test for Correctional Officer - Recruits, interview with a team of Correctional Officers, and complete the required written examination. Successfully passing each step of the process will send you home with an instant conditional offer of employment! &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><br></p><p data-pasted="true" style="text-align: center;"><strong>To get started, complete the Employment Application Form by selecting the "Apply" link, above and</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><strong>pre-register for the September 2nd, Hiring Event by texting “APPLY” to 240-931-7211 or visit t

Requirements

<p id="isPasted">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. &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Minimum age 18 years</li><li>U.S.A. citizenship</li><li>High school graduation or the equivalent</li><li>Possession of a valid driver's license</li><li>Eligibility for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) as a Correctional Officer and/or possession of this certification within 1 year of employment (current certification must be maintained)</li></ul><strong>KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:</strong><br><ul><li>Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges</li><li>