Talbot County Sheriff's Office

TALBOT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

EMPLOYMENT
Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Talbot County Sheriff’s Office located in Talbot County, Maryland

Serve Your Community. Build Your Career.

The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is seeking motivated, dedicated individuals to join our team as Deputy Sheriff’s Recruits. If you’re committed to public service, integrity, and protecting the citizens of Talbot County, we encourage you to apply.

Salary & Benefits include:

Competitive Starting Salary (Effective July 1, 2026)

  • Entry-level: Starting at $67,680.
  • Lateral Applicants: Salary consideration for up to six years of prior experience, with a maximum of $79,983.

Outstanding Benefits

  • $5,000 Housing Assistance Program for the first-time home purchase in Talbot County (eligible public safety employees)
  • LEOPS Retirement
  • $250,000 Line of Duty death insurance policy
  • 13 Vacation days annually to start
  • 14/15 paid Holidays.
  • 2 Personal Leave Days
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with County to pay 85 – 90 percent of premium costs

Requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Hold a valid driver’s license
  • Have no felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions

The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.  

Hiring Process

Candidate must successfully complete each stage:

  • Oral Interview
  • Physical Ability Test
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Medical Examination
  • Toxicology Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Comprehensive Background Investigation
  • Selection Committee Review
  • Final Approval by the Sheriff

Physical Ability Test Standards

Candidates will be evaluated using standardized set of assessments that measure:

  • Flexibility: sit and reach test.  
  • Upper Body Strength: number of push-ups performed in one Minute.
  • Muscular: number of bent-leg sit-ups performed in one minute.
  • Cardiovascular Endurance:   1 ½ mile run/walk.
  • Firearm Readiness:  pull trigger ten (10) times with each hand.
  • POST written examination (POST test study link)

The candidate must achieve the following minimum score:

MALE             SIT-UP              FLEX            Push-Ups          1 ½ MILE RUN

  20-29                    38                  16.5 in.                29                       12:51

  30-39                    35                  15.5  in.               24                       13:36

  40-49                    29                 14.3  in.               18                        14:29

  50-59                    24                  13.3  in.               13                        15:26

FEMALE 

 20-29                   32                    19.3 in.               15                          15:26

30-39                   25                    18.3 in.               11                          15:57

40-49                    20                    17.3 in.               09                          16:58

50-59                   14                    16.8 in.               08                          17:54

Selection Committee

Upon the completion of all the above-listed steps, the candidate’s employment package will be submitted to the Administrative Commander. The Administrative Commander will ensure a comprehensive review is conducted on all elements of the process. The Administrative Commander will then recommend to the Sheriff the candidate(s) most qualified for the position of Deputy Sheriff Recruit. The Sheriff will then make the final review and selection.

Police Academy

The selected candidate must successfully complete a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) accredited Police Academy during their first year of employment.

Apply Today

If you are ready to begin a rewarding career in law enforcement, Complete the Deputy interest form to start the application process.

For additional information, contact:

D/Sgt.Marlene Gieraltowski 

Email: mgieraltowski@talbotcountymd.gov

Phone: (410) 822-1020

Join the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and make a lasting impact on the community you serve.