Police Officer

Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Police Department

Salary $61,349

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is looking for an outstanding civilian to be a dedicated and driven servant for public safety as a Baltimore City Police Officer. The ideal candidate is someone who is committed to public service, constitutional policing, and making a positive impact on Baltimore communities; is a person of integrity; and has strong communication skills.

As a uniformed Baltimore Police Officer, you are assigned to patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including evening, weekends and holiday hours. In this capacity, you respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promote the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details. You are expected to meet all administrative requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Possess a valid driver’s license. Please note, you cannot have any more than 3 points on your license.
  • Must be 20 years of age and 9 months upon beginning the academy.
  • Must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certified diploma recognized by the State Board of Education .
  • Must not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence.
  • Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military.
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
  • Misdemeanors must be expunged from criminal record.
  • Must not have been arrested for DUI within the past 5 years (60 months).