Entry-Level Police Officer

City Of Hyattsville; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hyattsville Police Department is seeking an Entry-Level Police Officer dedicated to community-oriented policing. Responsibilities include patrol services, crime prevention, and maintaining public peace. Candidates must exhibit integrity and good judgment, with a high school diploma required.

Benefits

25-year Retirement (LEOPS)

Take-Home Vehicle Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differential Compensation

Insurance (Health, Life, Dental, Vision)

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to maintain Maryland Police Training Commission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides proficient patrol services and protects life and property.
• Completes and files reports ensuring accuracy.
• Maintains community relations and positive department image.

Skills

Integrity

Good Judgment

Reliability

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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The City of Hyattsville Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer that exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity that blend together with the City’s philosophy for community-oriented policing to serve the residents of Hyattsville.

NATURE OF WORK:

The Entry-Level Police Officer provides fully proficient patrol services to the City of Hyattsville, with the responsibility of protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Hyattsville, Prince George's County, State of Maryland, and the United States.

The individual will be responsible for apprehending law violators, preventing and deterring crime, and serving as a resource to the community in identifying and resolving a variety of crime and other problems as a means of improving the quality of life.

The Entry-Level Police Officer accomplishes these objectives as a member of an assigned shift and squad.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes, reviews, and files a variety of reports, forms, and logs ensuring their accuracy and thoroughness.
• Obtains information from a variety of sources to identify criminal behavior, motives, and activities.
• Ensures efficient and safe operations while protecting life and property.
• Maintains good interpersonal interactions and relationships with the community to facilitate strong community relations and maintain a positive image of the department.
• Provides testimony in cases and performs all required activities during the judicial process.
• Attends and participates in a variety of training sessions, courses, and presentations to develop and maintain proficiency for assigned duties.
• Prevents and takes part in the initial investigation of illegal activities, domestic disturbances, accidents, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate
• 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain the minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission

BENEFITS:

• 25-year Retirement (LEOPS)
• Take-Home Vehicle Program (50 air miles)
• Ability to Partake in Specialty Units
• Pay Incentives (Specialty, Skill, and Language)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift Differential Compensation
• Yearly Boot Reimbursement
• Secondary and Overtime Opportunities
• Every Other Weekend Off
• Insurance (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) including dependent care

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Completion & submission of a City of Hyattsville Application for Employment
• Medical Examination
• Completion and Submission of a Personal History Statement
• Oral Board
• Drug Screening
• Psychological Screening
• Interview with the Chief of Police

Applicants may be disqualified from the process, at any time, for reasons including but not limited to illegal drug use, falsification of application documents, inability to complete any component of the selection process, or other disqualifying factors as determined by the Chief of Police. Candidates who are not permanently disqualified may re-apply in six months.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered properly, candidates must complete and submit a City of Hyattsville job application, along with a resume and cover letter.

Applications can be downloaded here or obtained by visiting the City of Hyattsville Police Department.

Include full addresses and contact information for references and employers. Check the “Do Not Contact” box if you do not want the city to contact your current employer.

Completed applications may be returned via:

• Mail: City of Hyattsville Police Department, 4310 Gallatin Street, 2nd Floor, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Questions regarding duties or qualifications can be directed to [e-mail] or call [phone].

Note: The duties listed are typical and not exhaustive. The City reserves the right to modify duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities under the ADA.

The City of Hyattsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority, female, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required.