Lateral/Experienced Police Officer

City Of Hyattsville; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hyattsville Police Department is seeking a Lateral/Experienced Police Officer to provide proficient patrol services, protect life and property, and maintain community relations. Candidates must demonstrate good character and integrity, and fulfill various essential functions outlined in the job description.

Benefits

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differential Compensation

Yearly Boot Reimbursement

Take Home Vehicle Program

Pay Incentives

Service Credit Eligible, up to 10 Years

Every Other Weekend Off

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Current certification through the Maryland Police Training Commission.

Responsibilities

• Provides proficient patrol services to protect life and property.
• Apprehends law violators and prevents crime.
• Completes and files reports ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Community Relations

Judgment

Integrity

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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The City of Hyattsville Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Lateral/Experienced 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 Lateral/Experienced 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 Lateral/Experienced 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:

• HighSchoolGraduate
• 21yearsofage
• Possessavaliddriver'slicense
• Current certification through the Maryland Police Training Commission or similar certification recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission (POST) or the ability to obtain and maintain the minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission

BENEFITS:

• Service Credit Eligible, up to 10 Years
• 25-yearRetirement(LEOPS)
• TakeHomeVehicleProgram(50airmiles)
• AbilitytoPartakeinSpecialtyUnits
• PayIncentives(Specialty,Skill,andLanguage)
• TuitionReimbursement
• Shift Differential Compensation
• YearlyBootReimbursement
• SecondaryandOvertimeOpportunities
• EveryOtherWeekendOff
• Insurance (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) including dependent care

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Completion&submissionofaCityofHyattsvilleApplicationforEmployment
• MedicalExamination
• CompletionandSubmissionofaPersonalHistoryStatement
• OralBoard
• DrugScreening
• PsychologicalScreening
• InterviewwiththeChiefofPolice

Applicants may be disqualification from the process, at any time, for any of the reasons listed below. This list does not serve to be all-inclusive. Candidates who are not permanently disqualified may re-apply in six (6) months. Possible reasons for disqualification are:

• Illegaldruguse,purchase,sale,ordistribution
• Falsificationofanyapplicationdocuments
• Inabilitytocompleteanyofthecomponentpartsoftheselectionprocess
• Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police

HOW TO APPLY:

For proper consideration candidates must complete and submit a City of Hyattsville job application, along with a resume and cover letter.

Applications are available for download by clickinghere or can be obtained by visiting the City of Hyattsville Police Department.

It is very important that candidates include full addresses and contact information for references, as well as employers. Please check the “Do Not Contact” box on the application if you do not want the city to contact your present employer at this time.

Completed applications may be returned via one of the following methods:

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

Questions regarding the duties/qualifications of this position may be directed to [e-mail] or call [phone] to speak directly to a Hyattsville Police Department recruiter.

Duties contained within this announcement are typical for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. The City, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to modify the duties of the position as required. Any essential function or requirement of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations for the disclosed disability will be evaluated through an interactive process.

The City of Hyattsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, political or union affiliation. Minority, female, and bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Public Health Compliance: An up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination is preferred, but not required, by the City of Hyattsville.

Category Police Department Status Open Salary Salary Range: $65,828 - $81,410 (Commensurate with experience)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full Time Position, Benefit Eligible

Signing Bonus Eligible, up to $15,000

Service Credit Eligible, up to 10 years Posted July 2, 2024 5:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files 2023.09.27 - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer