CALVERT COUNTY, Md. – Sheriff Ricky Cox and Major Tim Fridman are proud to announce that the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 12 correctional officers, 3 of which will be assigned to the Calvert County Detention Center.
The graduates received a final inspection from the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program (CELTP), Session 75, during a ceremony held on December 19, 2025 at Calvert High School.
The men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office welcome the newest Correctional Deputies to our CCSO family:
- Correctional Deputy Robert Bingham
- Correctional Deputy Dominic Jones
- Correctional Deputy Katelyn Tkach
During the graduation ceremony, SMCJA instructors presented awards to graduates who excelled in three categories:
Correctional Officer Dillon Flowers (Charles County Detention Center ) received the highest Scholastic Award
Correctional Officer Anderson Rubio (Charles County Detention Center) received the Physical Fitness Award
Calvert’s own Correctional Officer Katelyn Tkach (Calvert County Detention Center) was honored with the Steve Allen Leadership Award, named after one of the original founders of the SMCJA who died of cancer several years ago.
The recipient of this award is selected by staff as having consistently demonstrated the attributes of Leadership, Initiative, Motivation, and Compassion through their training.
Congratulations to all the new officers! Best wishes for a safe and successful career!
