What St. Mary's County Sheriff pays
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$86,278
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for new officers, $5,000 upon academy graduation, $5,000 upon successful completion of 1 year probation in this position, and $5,000 upon completion of two years of employment in this position.
Sign-on bonus $15,000Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at St. Mary's County Sheriff
Deputy - Law (Contract) No SORP - Automated Speed Photo Enforcement
Leonardtown, MDContinuous$71,011startingDeputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement
Leonardtown, MDContinuous$15,000 bonus$71,011starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCandidates who have an out-of-state law enforcement officer certification must be eligible for, and successfully complete, a Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission approved Comparative and Compliance program upon hire.
- Lateral experience required6 years
How St. Mary's County Sheriff compares nearby
All 3 Lexington Park Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs St. Mary's County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's County Sheriff | Hiring | $71,011 | — | $15,000 | |
| Calvert County Sheriff | Hiring | $57,928 | −$13,083 | None | |
| Hurlock PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| La Plata PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Charles County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dorchester County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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