The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 10 correctional officers – two from the Charles County Detention Center – from the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program (CELTP), Session 72, at a ceremony held October 4. The program requires each correctional officer to complete an eleven-week Basic Corrections Academy, which exceeds the state minimum for all correctional officers working in local correctional facilities across Maryland.
"Congratulations to these two outstanding individuals on their graduation from correctional officer training; we are proud to welcome them to our agency, where they will make a significant impact in serving our community,” said Sheriff Troy D. Berry.
Charles County Detention Center Director Ryan Ross said, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of these officers and their families on completing the academy." "Their commitment to this profession is commendable, and we are truly proud of their decision to serve. We also want to express our gratitude to our exceptional Academy Staff for their dedication in training and preparing these officers for what promises to be a challenging yet rewarding career.”
During the graduation ceremony, SMCJA instructors presented awards to graduates who excelled in different categories: Antonio L. Green (Charles County) received the Scholastic Achievement Award with a 96.29 percent GPA. Johnathan T. Johnson (Charles County) served as the Class Speaker, representing the 10 graduates.
Please join Sheriff Berry, Director Ryan Ross, and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating and welcoming:
- Correctional Officer Antonio L. Green
- Correctional Officer Johnathan T. Johnson
We also celebrate our partners in Calvert County and St. Mary’s County for their successful completion of the academy. We extend best wishes to all for long and distinguished careers.
Learn more about becoming a Charles County Sheriff’s or Correctional Officer by visiting our website [http://WWW.CCSO.US.%20]WWW.CCSO.US.
The Charles County Detention Center is currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus, $5,000 relocation assistance, and a streamlined training process for out-of-state lateral officers who meet the criteria. For more details, click here: https://www.ccso.us/recruiting/career-opportunities/correctional-officer/
The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.
