Hiring & Selection Process
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Hiring and Selection Process is comprised of several phases and is divided into two stages:
The First Stage is the Pre-Offer Stage and is comprised of several phases, which are completed prior to being presented with a conditional offer of employment.
The Second Stage is comprised of several additional phases, which are to be completed after being presented with a conditional offer of employment.
Applicants will be notified by email as they advance through the hiring process. Prior to all final job offers, the Sheriff will review all qualified applicant information and determine which applicant(s) will be chosen to receive a final offer of employment.
Minimum Requirements
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all those who meet the necessary requirements to apply.All Applicants
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- Must possess a high school diploma or GED recognized by the State Board of Education
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
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Additional Requirements: Correctional Deputy Sheriff and Civilian Applicants, including Court Security
- Must be a United States citizen or a resident alien
- Must be at least 18 years of age for Correctional Deputy Sheriff and Civilian positions
- Must be 21 years of age for Court Security
- Must be eligible to possess and use a handgun for Correctional Deputy and Court Security
Additional Requirements: Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of certification
- Must be eligible to possess and use a handgun
Automatic Disqualifiers
Drugs | For Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff
For Correctional Deputy Recruit/Lateral Applicants,
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Driving Record |
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Gang | Ever been a member of a criminal gang or security threat group. |
Military Discharge | Been discharged from the military with a “Dishonorable” discharge. |
Other | Been convicted of Perjury, in any state. |
(BY INVITE ONLY)
(BY INVITE ONLY)
2024 Testing Schedule (BY INVITE ONLY)
Physical Agility Testing for LE and Corrections Recruit Applicants:
August 23, 2024
(Correctional Deputy Applicants Only)
October 11, 2024
(Correctional Deputy Applicants Only)
November 22, 2024
(Correctional Deputy Applicants Only)
December 20, 2024
(Correctional Deputy Applicants Only)
Physical Agility Test Description
Written Test Practice Exams
Law Enforcement Applicants: Please click on this link to download and take a practice exam before attending the written examination. These are sample tests and will quiz your knowledge of like-style questions you may experience on actual examinations.
Correctional Applicants: Please click on this link to download and take a practice exam before attending the written examination. These are sample tests and will quiz your knowledge of like-style questions you may experience on actual examinations.
Waiver of Liability
All eligible applicants will receive further information via email.
In order to participate in the physical agility testing please download and complete the waiver form.