POLICE OFFICER

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking entry-level Police Officers in Maryland. The position emphasizes integrity, sound judgment, and community‑oriented policing to protect lives and property across Prince George's County.

Candidates will complete the background process and will be eligible to enroll in the NTN written examination; officers receive comprehensive benefits and start a rewarding law enforcement career.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. as required by law.
• High school graduate or equivalent; 60+ college credits preferred.
• Be 21 years old at police academy graduation; meet age requirements for application.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have some driving experience.
• Successfully complete the background and selection process.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws to protect life and property.
• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure public safety.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigate crimes by collecting evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records.
• Make arrests and issue citations when appropriate.
• Enforce traffic laws and respond to traffic accidents.
• Engage with the community to build trust and promote crime prevention.

Education

U.S. Citizen

High School graduate

21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy

Possess a valid driver's license

6 months driving experience

Background and Selection Process

Job description

Nature and Variety of Work

POLICE OFFICER - ANNOUNCEMENT #2701

(ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS)

The Prince George's County Police Department is now accepting applications from individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a Police Officer. We seek men and women of integrity, sound judgment, and strong character who are dedicated to community-oriented policing and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Prince George's County residents.

Examples of Work

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws to protect life and property
• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure public safety
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Investigate crimes by collecting evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records
• Make arrests and issue citations when appropriate
• Enforce traffic laws and respond to traffic accidents
• Provide assistance and support to individuals in crisis situations
• Engage with the community to build trust and promote crime prevention
• Testify in court and work with prosecutors and other justice partners
• Uphold departmental policies, ethical standards, and professional conduct

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
• 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 3 months old at time of application)
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
• Successfully complete all requirements of the Background and Selection Process

Additional Information

The Prince George's County Police Department is partnering with the National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written examination. The written examination is a required component of the entry-level application.

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

General Plan Information

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Dependent Care Assistance Program
    • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits