Police Officer - Baltimore Police Department

Police Officer – Baltimore Police Department

SALARY RANGE: $64,416.00 - $ annually

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) seeks a dedicated civilian to serve as a Baltimore City Police Officer. Ideal candidates are committed to public service, constitutional policing, and making a positive impact on Baltimore communities; are people of integrity, and possess strong communication skills.

• Patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot.
• Work rotating shifts including evening, weekends, and holiday hours.
• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls for service.
• Promote the safety of the public and fellow police officers.
• Engage in community‑oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and special details as needed.
• Meet all administrative and training requirements.

• Assist in maintaining composure in high‑stress situations.
• Mediate and de‑escalate interpersonal conflict.
• Make split‑second decisions.
• Problem‑solve complex scenarios.

• Constitutional policing for the 21st century.
• Path to Baltimore communities and cultural competencies.
• Federal, state, and city laws, statutes, and ordinances.

• National Testing Network (NTN) "Frontline National" test.
• Physical agility test.
• Preliminary interview.
• Background investigation.
• Polygraph.
• Psychological examination.
• Physical examination.

The online application determines eligibility to take the NTN Frontline National test, which is free for all applicants.

• United States citizen or permanent legal resident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces and has a pending application for U.S. citizenship.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 3 points.
• Minimum of 20 years and 9 months of age at the start of the academy.
• High school diploma or GED certified by the State Board of Education.
• No current court orders relating to domestic violence.
• No dishonorable military discharge.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; misdemeanors must be expunged.
• No DUI arrest within the past 5 years (60 months).

• Eligible candidates under final consideration will authorize release of criminal conviction information and submit to drug testing.
• All driver's license details must be recorded and verified; provisional licenses and learner’s permits are not acceptable.

Probation
:
After completing Police Academy training and graduating, officers are assigned to foot patrol and start a one‑year probationary evaluation period.

Financial Disclosure
:
This position requires completion of a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7‑7, 7‑8, and 7‑9 of the City Ethics Law.

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