Police Officer Recruit (FY27)

US Lawns; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Take home vehicle

Job summary

The City of Aberdeen is seeking entry-level Police Officers who will begin with paid training and probation, entering an eligibility list for entrance into the Police Academy. The position includes a 2-year probationary period and starts at $63,731, with after-academy pay of $65,643 after one year of employment.

Candidates must meet all requirements, pass background checks and exams, hold a HS diploma, be US citizen, age 21+, and maintain physical readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old prior to the entrance exam.
• U.S. citizen and Maryland resident.
• High school diploma or GED; further police-related education preferred.
• Must pass background investigation, polygraph, physical, and psychological exams.
• Valid Maryland driver's license.
• Good moral character and emotional stability.
• Entered into a 3-year departmental contract upon graduation from academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas by vehicle and on foot to deter crime and enforce laws.
• Respond to calls, assess situations, and take appropriate action including arrests.
• Conduct investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Collect, preserve, and process evidence; manage reports and records.
• Enforce traffic laws and administer roadside sobriety tests.
• Inspect equipment and uniforms; maintain readiness of gear.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Professional appearance and demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Police-related degree or coursework preferred

Job description

Job Description

This is an entry-level positionwithout police authority or powers until completion of training and certification received. Upon successful testing and completion of allrequirements, candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for entrance into the Police Academy. This position will be open until filled.

• Entry Level Police Officers will have a probationary period of 2 years.
• Successful candidates will undergo 6 continuous months of paid training at a Maryland Police Academy.
• Entry Level starting salary will be $63,731
• Upon graduation from thePolice Academy and one year of employment, salary will be $65,643

Candidates must successfully complete the required training and probationary period and must pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and emotional and psychological fitness examination.As well as meeting the following requirements:

• At least 21 years old prior to the entrance exam
• A citizen of the United States
• High school diploma or GEDequivalent
• A valid Maryland State driver's license
• Meet all Aberdeen Police Department physical agility requirements :

1. 18 Push-Ups in 1 minute
2. 27 Sit-Ups (bent leg) in 1 minute
3. Complete a 1.5 mile run in 15:20 minutes or less
4. 10 Handgun Trigger Pulls in each

The Police Officer is responsible for protecting people and property. He or she patrols assigned areas, responds to calls, enforces laws, makes arrests, issues citations, and occasionally testifies in court cases. Police Officers make traffic stops, respond to domestic disturbances, and may provide first aid in accident/emergency situations until paramedics arrive. Police Officers may be required to work overtime as necessary with little or no notice; must be able to adapt to changes in working conditions such as schedules (nights, weekends, and holidays), changing shift configurations, and variables of weather; may be required to use deadly force; and must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others. Candidates must be of good moral character and emotionally stable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state
• High school diploma or GED required; a degree or additional coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field preferred
• Must successfully complete the required training and probationary period
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and emotional and psychological fitness examination
• Valid Maryland driver's license
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Meet all Aberdeen Police Department physical agility requirements
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Enters into a 3-year contract agreement. a. to be employed only by this Department upon successful completion of all police academy requirements for graduation, and b. to successfully complete this Departments entry level probationary period.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols designated areas in a vehicle and on foot to deter crime, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles/persons or unusual conditions
• Responds to calls for service, evaluates situations, and determines appropriate course of action, which may include intervening in fights, subduing and disarming individuals, helping with crowd control, performing rescue operations, responding to emergency situations, etc.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants
• Collects, preserves, and processes evidence; performs searches; detains suspicious vehicles and persons; arrests when probable cause exists; and searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes people
• Enforces all traffic laws and ordinances, operates various types of radar and breathalyzer equipment, administers roadside sobriety tests, arranges for blood or other chemical tests, investigates accidents, directs traffic, and assists in special details
• Inspects and maintains all assigned equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and clothing
• Manages all required paperwork and records and prepares documentation (forms, reports, etc.) when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Company Description

The City of Aberdeen is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

The City of Aberdeen is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Sick Time
• Clothing Allowance Provided
• Uniforms Provided
• Take home vehicle (limited to Officers living within 25 miles of the Aberdeen city limits)