Police Officer - Baltimore Police Department

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 67,019 - 121,878; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Police Officer. Candidates must be committed to public service and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role involves community policing, handling emergencies, and maintaining public safety.

Successful candidates will undergo mandatory training and evaluation periods. Ideal applicants will possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and meet various legal qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with no more than 3 points.
• Must be 20 years and 9 months old upon beginning the academy.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned neighborhoods by vehicle or foot.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Engage in community-oriented policing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to mediate and de-escalate interpersonal conflict

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SALARY RANGE: $67,019.00 - $121,878.00 ANNUALLY

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is looking for an outstanding civilian to be a dedicated and driven servant for public safety as a Baltimore City Police Officer. The ideal candidate is someone who is committed to public service, constitutional policing, and making a positive impact on Baltimore communities; is a person of integrity; and has strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

As a uniformed Baltimore Police Officer, you are assigned to patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including evening, weekends and holiday hours. In this capacity, you respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promote the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details. You are expected to meet all administrative requirements.

Training Goals

Through provided academic training, you will develop skills to:

• Assist you in maintaining your composure in high-stress situations
• Mediate and de-escalate interpersonal conflict
• Make split second-decisions
• Problem solve

You will learn:

• Constitutional policing for the 21st century
• The pathway to Baltimore communities and cultural competencies
• Federal, state and city laws, statutes and ordinances

Selection Process

Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Baltimore Police Officer:

• National Testing Network (NTN) "Frontline National" Test
• Physical Agility Test
• Preliminary Interview
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological Examination
• Physical Examination

The form that you are completing today is not one of the steps listed above. It is an online application to determine your eligibility to take the NTN Frontline National Test. The NTN Frontline National test is free of charge for all applicants to take.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen OR a permanent legal resident of the United States who (i) Is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval.
• Possess a valid driver's license. Please note, you cannot have any more than 3 points on your license.
• Must be 20 years of age and 9 months upon beginning the academy.
• Must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certified diploma recognized by the State Board of Education.
• Must not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence.
• Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Misdemeanors must be expunged from criminal record.
• Must not have been arrested for DUI within the past 5 years (60 months).

Supplemental Information

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to drug testing.

NOTE: YOUR LICENSE MUST BE RECORDED ON YOUR APPLICATION AND WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND LEARNER'S PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Probation

Candidates who successfully complete their Police Academy training are promoted to Police Officer. Upon graduation, officers are assigned to foot patrol, after which they will be assigned to a patrol district. The date of initial promotion to Police Officer on foot patrol marks the beginning of a one-year probationary evaluation period. During this period, the conduct of probationary officers will be under close scrutiny.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

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