We’re Hiring
Salary & Benefits
BCSO offers transparent, competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits for a wide range of roles, from cadets and deputy sheriffs to civilian and administrative staff. Our compensation and benefits are designed to support employees at every stage of their careers while recognizing the important work they do in service to the community.
Salary Ranges
Each BCSO position has a defined salary range that ensures fair, competitive compensation aligned with role, experience, and responsibility.
$54K – $92K
Deputy Sheriff
$45K – $55K
Cadet
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 20
$49K – $58K
Court Security Officer
FUll-TIme
(Part-Time up to $50.00 per hour)
Benefits
BCSO offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of employees and their families.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Health & Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
State Employee Retirement Plan
Overtime Opportunities
Educational Incentives
UB Waived Fee
Free Gym Membership
Personal Time
If you are a permanent employee, you receive 6 personal days in January. However, if you are hired after February your days will be pro-rated based on the month employment begins. Like personal days, vacation days are also for permanent employees. The breakdown is listed below.
| Completed Years of Continuous Service | Days Earned per Month | Days Earned per Year of Fulltime Employment |
| Less than 5 years | 0.83 | 10 workdays/years |
| 5–9 Years | 1.25 | 15 workdays/years |
| 10–19 Years | 1.66 | 20 workdays/years |
| 20+ Years | 2.08 | 25 workdays/years |
Questions?
Contact Desiree Dawson—the BCSO’s Recruitment Specialist—at 410-396-6635 or desiree.dawson@baltimorecity.gov.