The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is the largest full-service sheriff's office in the State of Maryland.
The CCSO is responsible for preventing and investigating crime, operating the county detention center and performing the court-related functions of a traditional sheriff’s office.
With more than 600 sworn, corrections and civilian employees and an annual budget of $70 million, the CCSO is one of the largest employers in Charles County. The CCSO has been accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement since 2001 and earned the Commission’s Flagship Status in 2011, designating it as one of the best among accredited agencies.
Under the Office of the Sheriff, the Agency is comprised of nine divisions including Patrol, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Corrections, Information Services, Special Services, Executive Services, Administrative Services and Training.
The men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to service through superior performance. We believe mutual respect, trust and pride in our organization, combined with traditional values and innovative techniques, will ensure the community’s right to a safe environment.
All full-time employees are offered competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans and other benefits, as well as a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement and in serving their community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCSO does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.