Police Officer – Lateral

Takoma Park, MD
Takoma Park Police Department

Salary: $64,128.84 annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, officers patrol City streets; enforce local, state and federal laws; maintain law and order, and protect life, property and deters crime. Candidates for this recruitment must hold a Prior Police Certification that would be accepted by the Maryland Police Training Commission.

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,
  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job;
  • Maryland Police Certification.
  • State Certified Police Officer. If you were certified within the last 5 years, your certification will be reviewed to determine if you are in accordance with the current Maryland Police Training Commission standards.
  • Valid State Driver’s License.
  • Firearms Qualification.