Police Officer, Entry Level

Position Overview

Full‑Time, Permanent, Safety‑Sensitive Police Officer – Anne Arundel County Police Department.

Signing bonus:  10,000 (payable as:  1,000 upon hire;  4,000 upon successful completion of the Police Academy;  5,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period).

• Patrol and respond to a variety of criminal activities (homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, vice and narcotics, juvenile crimes).
• Perform overt and covert observation of people and places day and night, in all weather conditions.
• Respond to land or water accident scenes, provide rescue functions, administer first aid, direct traffic.
• Subdue and arrest offenders, using minimum force necessary.
• Conduct physical agility tests, write reports, and maintain case files.
• Perform administrative duties including court testimony and preparation of narrative reports.
• Operate motor vehicles and police‑issued equipment.
• Report and communicate via police radio.
• Engage with citizens, interview occupants at homes, businesses, or street locations.

• Learn and apply police and law‑enforcement principles, methods, and equipment.
• Work under adverse, dangerous, and unpleasant conditions day and night.
• Evaluate and respond to situations professionally and with diffuse techniques.
• Operate motor vehicles and police equipment after training.
• Interpret and follow rules, orders, regulations, written and oral instructions.
• Maintain effective work relationships with superiors, colleagues, and the public.

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of recruit training, probationary period, and required background investigations.
• Valid non‑commercial Class C motor‑vehicle operator’s license.
• 21 years of age by October 13, 2027 (if not already 21).
• U.S. citizenship.

• Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing due to safety‑sensitive status.
• Medical and psychological evaluation.

• Applicant card and preliminary screening through an online entry‑level police officer exam and physical agility test.
• Conditional offer requires polygraph, psychological evaluation, and comprehensive medical examination.
• Testing periods:
  Entry‑level exam May 29 – June 12 2026;
  Physical agility test June 13 or June 20 2026 at Charles
  
  B. Butch Troyer Training Center.
• Online exam instructions will be emailed after announcement closes.

Friday, May 15 2026, 11:59 PM.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans – Blue Choice Advantage EPO & PPO.
• Dental – CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy‑Up, CORE) & CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO).
• Vision – Eye Med.
• Life Insurance – Term up to 2× salary ($100,000 max) with optional supplemental.
• Disability Income Insurance.
• Pension – Normal retirement after 20 years or age 50 with 5 years.
• Deferred Compensation – Section 457 Plan.
• Direct Deposit & Credit Union.
• Holidays – Sixteen days plus additional annual leave.
• Annual Leave – 10–25 days based on years of service.
• Disability Leave – 15 days per year.
• Personal Wellness Leave – 24 hours per year.
• Employee Assistance Program – free counseling services.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Care Reimbursement & Health Care Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Benefits – Universal Life Insurance, Long‑Term Care Rider, United Legal.