Police Officer (Entry Level)

Takoma Park, MD
Takoma Park Police Department

Salary: $64,128.84.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, officers patrol City streets; enforce local, state and federal laws; maintains law and order and protects life and property, and deters crime.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrolling assigned area to include all public and private businesses and residences, parking areas, and streets;
  • Directing vehicular traffic; enforcing traffic laws; directing pedestrian traffic;
  • Enforcing all applicable City, local, state and federal laws;
  • Investigating crimes; securing and protecting the scene of a crime and the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed;
  • Making arrests of persons observed or suspected of committing crimes.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED; and,
  • No prior experience or training is required; or,
  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Valid State Driver’s License.