Police Officer - Baltimore Police Department

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

Job summary

The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore is seeking a Baltimore City Police Officer committed to public service and community-oriented policing. The ideal candidate must possess integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts.

This role involves responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforcing traffic laws, and engaging with the community. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have a valid driver's license, and meet various eligibility requirements, including a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
• Possess a valid driver's license with no more than 3 points.
• Must be 20 years of age and 9 months upon beginning the academy.
• Must not have felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Engage in community-oriented policing.
• Promote the safety of the public.
• Work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations

Conflict mediation and de-escalation

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range: $67,019.00 - $121,878.00 annually.

Overview

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is looking for an outstanding civilian to serve as a Baltimore City Police Officer. The ideal candidate 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. 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 and Development

Through provided academic training, you will develop skills to:

• Assist in maintaining composure in high-stress situations
• Meditate 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 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 you are completing today is an online application to determine your eligibility to take the NTN Frontline National Test, which is free of charge for all applicants.

Minimum Qualifications

• United States citizen or 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 with no more than 3 points.
• Must be 20 years of age and 9 months upon beginning the academy.
• Must have a high school diploma or 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BALTIMORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations.

Contact Information

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at [phone], 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment.