Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- How do I get crime stats for the County? An area I want to move to? My Street? For a Scouting Project?
- Call the Sheriff's Office Crime Analyst at 410-836-5402. General information can be provided over the phone. However, detailed information must be requested through the Records Administrator.
- Do you fingerprint government applicants, child care workers, etc? Where? When? How Much?
- Yes. Unless otherwise specified, we fingerprint on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 45 S. Main Street Bel Air, MD. We fingerprint on Mondays and Wednesdays at our Northern Precinct from 9am to 11am and 6pm to 8pm. Cost of fingerprinting is $10.00 (cash only). You are required to bring your own card. Fingerprinting will not be available, in the event of an official Harford County Government holiday
- What information can a police/sheriff's office release to the public?
- This answer is too long and complex to answer via the Web. Call the Central Records Office 410-836-5450 for answers to this question. Click here to download our Request for Public Information form.
- How do I find out if a child sexual offender is living in my neighborhood?
- You may contact the Megan's Law Unit at 410-638-4744 or 410-638-3168 for a detailed explanation or visit our online Sex Offender Registry.
- Do you offer tours of the Sheriff's Office and whom do I contact to arrange the tour?
- Yes, tours are provided and arranged through our Community Relations Unit at 410-638-3713
- Does the Sheriff's Office provide support for the Crime Prevention Merit Badge for Boy Scouts of America?
- Yes, the merit badge program is supported through our Community Relations Unit. 410-638-3713
- What should I do if I see graffiti on a building or sign located near my neighborhood or work place?
- If it is on public property - call our General Business Line at
410-838-6600 and ask to speak to someone in the precinct located closest to
the vicinity of the graffiti. Alert them as to where and when you saw the
graffiti. A patrol deputy will be dispatched and be responsible for making
an initial determination as to whether it is ordinary graffiti or gang
related graffiti. If it is on public property a work order will be issued
for clean up and removal. Should the graffiti be determined to be gang
related, the patrol deputy will contact our gang unit.
If it is on private property - Report it to Police immediately at the general business line 410-838-6600. A deputy will determine if gang or tagging related. The home or business owner should record it, (photograph or video) for records/insurance purposes. And then remove the vandalized item immediately.
Employment and Personnel Information
The Human Resources section is responsible for the employment process for the Agency. In addition, Human Resources manages the evaluation and promotion processes, interprets personnel laws and develops policy as appropriate, conducts job analyses, maintains all agency personnel files and issues Personnel Orders.
The Human Resources section can be reached at (410) 836-5456.
- How many employees are there in the agency?
- The Sheriff’s Office has 457 employees, comprised of 228 Sworn Law Enforcement Officers, 117 Correctional Officers, and 83 Unranked Agency Members.
- Where does the Sheriff’s Office advertise employment opportunities?
- The Sheriff’s Office advertises in newspapers such as the Aegis and the Baltimore Sun. We also advertise at college campuses. Job vacancy information may also be obtained by calling the Employment Hotline at (410) 836-5456 or by visiting our Employment/Recruitment page.
- How may I obtain an application for employment with the Sheriff’s Office?
- Employment applications are available for download here. Applications may also be obtained by calling (410) 836-5456 or by contacting the Harford County Sheriff’s Office at 45 South Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- What are the steps in the hiring/screening process?
- Selected candidates must meet the following screening requirements:
- Complete application for employment.
- Meet minimum job requirements as outlined in the position vacancy announcement.
- Pass thorough background and criminal record check, to include an MVA check where applicable.
- Pass entrance level written examination with or without reasonable accommodation, and provide handwriting sample when applicable.
- Appear before and receive favorable recommendation from an Oral Interview Board.
- Pass a polygraph examination.
- Pass a medical examination to include alcohol/drug screening.
- Pass a psychological examination when applicable.
- What type of benefit package does the Sheriff’s Office offer its employees?
- The Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent benefits package
to its agency members.
- Who is the contact for volunteering opportunities with the Sheriff’s Office?
- Interested candidates should contact the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 612-1670, for information regarding our volunteer program.
Property Management Unit
- Does the Sheriff's Office have records on pawn transactions in the county?
- Yes. Each of the licensed pawn shops and second hand precious metals dealers is required to submit records of their transactions to the Sheriff's Office. The records are maintained in a database, and is a valuable resource for locating stolen items and developing investigative information.
- An item which was stolen from my home has been found in a pawn shop. How do I get it back?
- The item must first be reported as a stolen item to a law enforcement agency. When there is a report on file the Property Management Unit will notify the pawn shop to hold the item, then a deputy sheriff may retrieve it and continue the investigation.
- Does the Sheriff's Office hold auctions for unclaimed items?
- Yes. Auctions of unclaimed/forfeited items are held periodically, and are advertised in the local newspapers in advance of the sale. Unclaimed/forfeited guns, however, are not offered to the general public.
- Is it important that I record the serial numbers of my personal belongings?
- Yes. The serial number of each item which comes into our custody is checked through a nationwide database of items which have been reported stolen. Likewise, serialized items traded through local pawn shops are also checked. Owners of stolen items are often located through this resource.
- How do I contact the Property Management Unit directly?
- The Property Management Unit is staffed weekdays from 7 AM to 4 PM, and can be reached by calling 410-836-5420. Voice mail is available at all times.