Entry Level Police Officer

A Police Officer operates under the general direction and supervision of the police department’s chain-of-command and is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion on a regular basis. A Police Officer is responsible for general patrols of the City; the investigation and detection of crime; the arrest of criminal suspects and wanted persons; the issuance of citations and warnings for violations of the law;

handling of police incidents and emergency calls; traffic enforcement; parking enforcement; community engagement; crime prevention; and other policing duties as assigned. All sworn officers are certified as Police Officers by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission and have the authority to enforce the laws of Maryland. Many members of the department have additional, collateral or administrative duties, in addition to law enforcement work, as follows.

Specific duties are assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.

Applications submitted on 3rd party websites will likely not be received.

This current posting will have a Physical Fitness test in early October 2026.

• Respond to emergency calls for police assistance
• Respond to crimes in progress
• Respond to motor vehicle crashes

• Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects
• Drafting detailed investigative reports
• Collection of evidence

• Arrests of suspects of crimes, including cooperative and resistive suspects
• Transport of arrested persons to holding facilities and the District Court Commissioner
• Completion of all required paperwork

• Monitors traffic in the City
• Conducts traffic stops and issues warnings or citations for violations
• Makes arrests for serious traffic violations, such as DWI/DUI
• Directs traffic at school crossings and other areas as needed

• Appears in courts and testifies as needed
• Appears at administrative hearings and testifies as needed

• Enforcement by citation or warning for violations of the City Code regarding parking
• Enforcement by citation or warning for violations of the City Code regarding littering, open container, public urination, etc.

• Engage with community members, business owners and staff, school community members
• Participate in various community events

• Performs numerous other daily duties as required, ordered, assigned, or discovered

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Good Moral Character
• No disqualifying criminal record (no serious crimes, no crimes of moral turpitude, etc.)
• Good reputation in the community
• 21 years old upon completion of police academy
• Physically capable of job duties per medical examination
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Meet Maryland Police Training & Standards Commission Standards for Police Officer Certification

• Complete and Pass Physical Fitness Test (Current Standards are here) Test is scored by pass/fail. Must obtain a passing score in all activities.
• Oral Interview Panel
• Thorough Background Investigation Process
• Polygraph/Truth Verification Testing
• Psychological Testing
• Medical Exam and Clearance
• Final Review by Chief, Commissioner, and Administrator

Upon the completion of the above processes, a five year employment contract is required for the City's investment into the training of a new Officer. It is encouraged for applicants that make it to the oral interview to take at least one ride along before committing to the employment agreement.

City Police Officers are issued all necessary uniform and equipment items,…