Entry Level Police Officer

Salary: $71,351.00 Annually

Closing Date: 7/27/2026

Position Summary:

This position is a municipal police officer with a full-service, community-oriented police department. The applicant will conduct law enforcement and peacekeeping activities. The applicant establishes strong involvement with the community, using problem-solving to address issues of concern. The person in this position is responsible for crime prevention and repression, traffic law enforcement, protective patrol services, arbitration in the neighborhood and family disputes, apprehension and arrest (or citation or warning) of criminal law violators, and recovery of stolen property. Training is typically provided during normal work hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Training scheduling may include evenings, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis. Once trained, normal work hours are based on an 11.5-hour day with the officer being off every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Regular scheduling may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Functions:

· Patrol the assigned area of the city in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot

· Enforce local, State, and Federal laws

· Respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies

· Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed

· Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths

· Make arrests

· Interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants and witnesses

· Coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, and narcotics violations

· Testify and present evidence in court

· Provide backup assistance for other officers and personnel

· Collect, preserve, and maintain evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping

· Assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings

· Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners

· Respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and other extremely hazardous situations

· Maintain contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public

· Serve warrants and subpoenas

· Observe, monitor, direct, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions

· Check buildings for physical security

· Administer first aid.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• United States citizenship or a permanent legal resident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and has applied for citizenship. This is outlined in COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations) 12.04.01.04.
• Must be 21 years of age by graduation from the Academy
• Possess physical ability to pass the agility components of the selection process
• Be able to successfully complete a written examination
• Possess physical and mental ability to meet medical, drug, and psychological screening requirements
• Possess an excellent moral character and background that will withstand a comprehensive background investigation, and subsequent polygraph(s)
• Possess a valid Driver’s License (at least equivalent to Maryland Class C)
• Possess a valid Driver’s License (at least equivalent to Maryland Class C)