Police Officer - Lateral

Anne Arundel County is currently accepting applications for sworn Police Officers who are currently or previously certified in the State of Maryland (MPCTC Certified).

Starting salary is determined by years of service and current salary. The maximum starting salary will be $89,492.

A $10,000 signing bonus will be awarded to successful candidates

• $5,000 will be payable upon hire
• $5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of one (1) year of service as an Anne Arundel County Police Officer

Anne Arundel County has recently signed a bill that will allow newly hired Police Officers that transferred from another Maryland Certified Law Enforcement Agency to purchase up to five (5) years of prior service credit in the County Police plan.

Previous MPCTC-certified candidates must have been separated in good standing from a law enforcement unit within the last three (3) years from the date of hire to the Anne Arundel County Police Department (August 26, 2027). This is full-service local law enforcement work that involves the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

This work involves responsibility for performing, under general supervision, duties in patrol, traffic, investigations, administration, and support services. Duties may include shift work, outdoor work, and exposure to dangerous conditions. Work requires an understanding of law enforcement work and departmental rules and procedures.

• Graduation from high school
• Successful completion of recruit and/or entry-level training and probationary period
• Possession of a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license or equivalent license from another state
• United States citizenship is required.

This is a Safety-Sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

• All lateral applicants must have successfully completed Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) recruit training and the required field training objectives. Additionally, you must be off probation to apply.
• Current Certification as a Police Officer by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) is required. You are also eligible to apply if you were certified as a police officer within the last three (3) years from the date of hire to the Anne Arundel County Police Department (August 26, 2027), and you were separated in good standing. Applicants who were terminated, left previous agencies under investigation, or left in lieu of termination will not be considered.
• You must have worked for a full-service law enforcement agency in the State of Maryland.
• As part of our pre-employment background investigation, along with your Skills Profile, we will need a Letter of Good Standing if you are separated from police employment. The letter should confirm your employment status at the time of separation and verify that you left in good standing.

• Dates of employment
• Position held
• Whether the employee was separated in good standing
• Eligibility for rehire

NOTE:

A "Full Service Law Enforcement Agency" is any agency that meets the requirements listed in Public Safety Article Title 3 – Law Enforcement Subtitle 2 - Police Training and Standards Commission Annotated Code of Maryland. Title 3-201. (d)(1) "Law Enforcement Agency" means a governmental police force, sheriff’s office, or law enforcement organization of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation that by statute, ordinance, or common law is authorized to enforce the general criminal laws of the State.

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