Experienced Police Officer - Take-Home Vehicle & Benefits

US Lawns; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Family and Medical Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Personal Days

Sick Time

Clothing Allowance Provided

Uniforms Provided

Take home vehicle (limited to Officers

Job summary

The City of Aberdeen is seeking experienced Police Officers with MPCTC certification. This position offers a starting salary up to $77,587 and a typical range from $66,321 to $77,587 based on prior years of service.

Candidates must meet state requirements, complete training and probation, and pass background checks, polygraph, and fitness exams. In-state and out-of-state applicants are accepted.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be certified by MPCTC as a Police Officer in good standing.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and emotional and psychological fitness examination.
• Valid Maryland state driver's license or ability to obtain Maryland state driver's license.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects, preserves, and processes evidence; performs searches; detains suspicious vehicles and persons; arrests when probable cause exists; and searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes people.
• Interacts with citizens while on patrol; establishes rapport and good relations to foster law enforcement objectives.
• Enforces traffic laws and parking regulation; investigates accidents and, as required, renders first aid to victims.
• Corrects hazardous situations as appropriate.
• Conducts investigations by obtaining information by interviewing witnesses; gathering and preserving evidence; performing arrests as appropriate.
• Identifies community problems and possible solutions by attending community meetings or by other appropriate means.
• Ensures reports, warrant applications, and other legal documents are prepared accurately and on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Testifies in court, as required.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude and appearance at all times when performing any official duty, to reflect positively on the Officer, the Department and the public in general.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

MPCTC certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Aberdeen is seeking experienced Police Officers with MPCTC certification. This position offers a starting salary up to $77,587 and a typical range from $66,321 to $77,587 based on prior years of service.

Candidates must meet state requirements, complete training and probation, and pass background checks, polygraph, and fitness exams. In-state and out-of-state applicants are accepted.