Charles County Sheriff's Office

Charles County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Troy D. Berry

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08/15/2026

Leading by Faith—on and off the Court 🏀 🌟

Our Basketball Camp helps kids grow both on and off the court. Through basketball, students build confidence, strengthen their character, create new friendships, and discover the importance of teamwork, leadership, and faith. Every day is filled with fun learning opportunities to become the best version of themselves.

Officer Charles Quigley shared why this camp is so meaningful and his hope that every camper leaves believing in themselves, growing in their faith, and carrying the confidence to overcome challenges both on and off the court.

🌟 Video Produced by Trinity Berry and Ayanna Johnson, Summer Interns, Media Relations.

08/14/2026

🌟 Intern Introductions🌟

🎉Join us in welcoming Freedom. Human Resources is excited to have her on the team this summer!

Freedom is helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes by organizing files, managing spreadsheets, maintaining records, and assisting with interviews. Her experience, positive attitude and strong work ethic are great contributions to our Human Resources team. We can't wait to see all she accomplishes with the HR team!

Stay tuned to our Intern Introduction video series as we continue introducing the incredible interns who are spending their summer learning, growing, and making an impact at CCSO.

🌟 Video Produced by Trinity Berry and Ayanna Johnson, Summer Interns, Media Relations

⭐️Are you a certified law enforcement officer in Maryland looking for your next career move? The Charles County Sheriff’...
08/13/2026

⭐️Are you a certified law enforcement officer in Maryland looking for your next career move? The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Court Security Officer (FTRH - 32 hours/week)! Offering a competitive starting salary of $53,191.09,this role is ideal for experienced professionals.

Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from individuals with prior Maryland MPCTC certification.

Take the next step in serving your community—visit www.ccso.us to apply or reach out to [email protected] for more information!

08/13/2026

🌟💪 Empowering Today’s Youth to Become Tomorrow’s Leaders! 🌟

Our Youth Achievement Camp teaches kids to engage with their communities and how to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. We help them to build valuable life skills like leadership, responsibility, and sportsmanship. We are excited to see these campers bloom into strong, capable leaders!

Officer Payne provided insight into the camp’s importance, and what his hopes are for the overall outcome.

🌟 Video Produced by Trinity Berry and Ayanna Johnson, Summer Interns, Media Relations

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Criminal Justice Instructor to educate and mentor high school students ...
08/13/2026

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Criminal Justice Instructor to educate and mentor high school students entering the criminal justice field.

If you have real-world experience in law enforcement and a passion for teaching, we want you on our team!

👉 Qualifications:
❗Education: High School diploma or GED (recognized by the MD State Board of Education) AND an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and/or Education.

❗At least three (3) years of law enforcement or relevant occupational experience.

❗At least two (2) years of computer terminal experience.

❗Certified as an instructor by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC), or demonstrated ability to obtain certification.

Ready to make an impact? Apply online before August 26, 2026 at www.ccso.us or https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6214870.careers?ShowJob=621242311

08/12/2026

🌟 Intern Introductions🌟

Please join us in welcoming Brianna!
Brianna’s is currently interning with our Forensic Science Section! Through her internship, she has gained first-hand experience with evidence analysis and organization under the close guidance of our forensic professionals.

This summer, she is working on a huge DNA inventory project that has reinforced the streamlined process and access of samples. She is also working to review and inventory cold case data, ensuring that newly available technology has been applied to the investigations where applicable.

We are so excited to have Brianna on our team this year and see all her amazing work!

Be sure to follow along as we continue introducing our interns and the divisions they’re working with!

🌟 Video Produced by Trinity Berry and Ayanna Johnson, Summer Interns, Media Relations

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HAPPENING TODAY!🚨The Charles County Sheriff's Office Recruitment Team will be attending the JobZone DMV Career Fair on T...
08/11/2026

HAPPENING TODAY!

🚨The Charles County Sheriff's Office Recruitment Team will be attending the JobZone DMV Career Fair on Tuesday, Today, August 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.✨
Whether you're interested in becoming a sworn officer, working in corrections, or exploring civilian career opportunities, stop by our booth to meet our recruiters, ask questions about the hiring process, and learn about the rewarding career opportunities available with the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
📍 Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
22156 Three Notch Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step toward a rewarding career in public service.
Learn more about career opportunities and apply online at www.ccso.us.

08/10/2026

✨🚨We would like to thank our amazing community for another successful National Night Out! Neighborhoods across Charles County gathered outdoors to enjoy great food, music, and activities to celebrate our police-community partnership!

While it is certainly our duty to serve and protect, without help from you – the residents – we would not be able to keep our communities safe! Let’s continue to foster stronger, safer communities TOGETHER‼️✨

08/08/2026

What a great way to kick off this year’s Soccer Camp! ⚽🙌

Our school resource officers brought local youth together for a week of soccer, teamwork, and leadership. Sheriff Berry stopped by to speak with campers about the value of hard work, dedication, and making positive choices.

We also had the opportunity to interview Sheriff Berry and Officer Miedzinski, who shared how programs like this help strengthen relationships and bring the community together both on and off the field.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s camp a success and for continuing to invest in the next generation! 💙

🌟 Video Produced by Trinity Berry and Ayanna Johnson, Summer Interns, Media Relations

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