Police Officer Lateral/Experienced Officer Program
Baltimore County
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Job summary
Baltimore County is seeking current or recently retired MPCTC certified police officers for a position at PS IV, Grade 11P in Towson, MD. A Recruit Employment Bonus of $15,000 is offered, paid after academy completion, for experienced/lateral entry officers.
Applicants must meet physical, citizenship, and legal requirements, pass extensive screening, and successfully complete the county’s Experienced Officer Training Program before swearing in as an officer. See full posting for details.
Qualifications
- Must have MPCTC certification or retired in good standing within last two years.
- Out-of-state academy curricula may be reviewed with hourly breakdown.
- Must be a US citizen and possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a medical examination.
- Must be in good standing at current agency or recently retired in good standing.
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening and polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Patrol duties by vehicle and on foot and enforce laws.
- Intervene in fights, restrain suspects, and conduct arrests as needed.
- Respond to emergencies and provide basic medical aid when required.
- Conduct investigations, preserve crime scenes, and collect evidence.
- Prepare reports, warrants, and statements with clear grammar and math.
- Direct traffic, perform traffic stops, and issue citations.
- Attend community meetings and establish rapport with the public.
- Participate in security surveys and maintain equipment.
Job description
THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR CURRENT, RETIRED CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS ONLY!
PS IV, Grade 11P
The Department will award a Recruit Employment Bonus of $15,000 for Experienced/Lateral Entry Police Officers.
The bonus will be paid in a one time, lump sum at the end of the Police Academy.
In order to be eligible for the Recruit Employment Bonus, Experienced/Lateral Entry Police Officers, are required to successfully complete the graded academic and practical portion of the County’s Experienced Officer Training Program, which occurs prior to being sworn in as a Police Officer.
- Must have current MPCTC certification or retired in good standing as a MPCTC certified officer within the last two (2) years
- Out of state applicants will be asked to have their academy provide the detailed academy curriculum that was completed with an hourly breakdown, and provide certification of successful completion of the academy.
- Must be in good standing at current agency or have retired within the past 2 years in good standing.
- Applicants who retired (or retired/resigned) in lieu of termination will not be considered.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time you submit your application;
- Must satisfactorily complete a medical examination
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and periodic drug testing
- Performs general patrol duties in a vehicle and on foot.
- Detects violations of laws and ordinances, and identifies wanted vehicles and persons.
- Operates patrol vehicles.
- Uses physical exertion to perform duties.
- Intervenes in fights, disarms suspects, pursues fleeing suspects, and restrains hostile individuals.
- Assists in crowd control activities.
- Responds to emergency situations and other calls to service.
- Administers emergency medical aid.
- Extinguishes small fires.
- Conducts initial and follow up investigations of crimes and various other incidents and events.
- Protects crime scenes, and collects evidence and information.
- Conducts searches and seizures. Locates and interviews witnesses.
- Searches, restrains, transports, and guards persons.
- Serves warrants and summonses.
- Conducts surveillance.
- Arrests and detains persons.
- Identifies and determines possible solutions to community crime problems.
- Attends and participates in community meetings.
- Performs security surveys.
- Establishes rapport with the public.
- Mediates disputes.
- Advices victims, suspects, and the general public of rights and processes.
- Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suspects attempting suicide, and in hostage situations.
- Communicates effectively over law enforcement radio channels and through computer networks.
- Prepares investigative and administrative reports and forms, arrest warrants and statements of charges using appropriate grammar and math.
- Prepares detailed case documentation and presents testimony in court.
- Enforces traffic laws and ordinances, and investigates traffic accidents.
- Operates various types of radar and breathalyzer equipment.
- Administers roadside sobriety tests.
- Arranges for blood or other chemical tests.
- Directs traffic.
- Executes motor vehicle stops. Issues criminal and traffic citations.
- Inspects and maintains all assigned equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and clothing. Uses deadly weapons.
Conducts investigations of a specialized nature, including homicide, vice, narcotics, arson, auto theft, robbery, family and sex crimes. Provides specialized operational support to field units such as the hostage negotiation, tactical, canine and marine units. Police Officers working in specialized units may testify as expert witnesses. Provides administrative and technical support throughout the Department. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
Applicants are subject to a medical examination. Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. A medical examination will be used to determine physical fitness for duty.
Applicants must subject to a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and drug test. Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable and are subject to periodic drug testing.
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of application.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions.
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Upon completion of the academy training, officers will be assigned to a precinct or traffic post at the discretion of the Police Department.
The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing, and the operation of vehicles and firearms. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities, and conditions such as adverse weather and armed and dangerous persons.
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, psychological and polygraph examination, and fingerprinting.
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance.
Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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