Lateral Police Officer

GovernmentJobs.com — Howard County Government, MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Job summary

The Howard County Police Department is conducting written and physical testing for a Police Officer lateral position. Starting salary is $70,200 with a $10,000 hiring bonus, and an up-to-$5,000 out-of-state relocation bonus is offered. Applicants must meet strict standards including probation completion, a valid driver's license, MD MPTC certificate, and a clean record.

Located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the department seeks qualified candidates who can serve a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Must have completed probation with a full-service law enforcement agency by hire date.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) certificate or meet comparable standards.
• Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.

Skills

Probation compliance

Driver's license

MPTC certificate

Criminal history clear

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

HOWARD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CONDUCTING WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL TESTING FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL.

Starting Salary: $70,200 + $10,000 hiring bonus

Excellent benefits Include:

• Up to $5,000 out-of-state relocation bonus

The Howard County Police Department is an nationally accredited agency of more than 450 sworn officers serving a diverse community between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following standards:

• Have completed probation with a full-service law enforcement police agency by hire date
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possession of a High School diploma or GED (high school equivalency certificate) acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• Possess a current Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) certificate -or- satisfy comparative compliance standards
• Have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• Be a