Police Officer

The Prince George’s County Police Department is now accepting applications from individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a Police Officer. We seek men and women of integrity, sound judgment, and strong character who are dedicated to community-oriented policing and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Prince George’s County residents.

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws to protect life and property
• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure public safety
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Investigate crimes by collecting evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records
• Make arrests and issue citations when appropriate
• Enforce traffic laws and respond to traffic accidents
• Provide assistance and support to individuals in crisis situations
• Engage with the community to build trust and promote crime prevention
• Testify in court and work with prosecutors and other justice partners
• Uphold departmental policies, ethical standards, and professional conduct

• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
• 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 3 months old at time of application)
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
• Successfully complete all requirements of the Background and Selection Process

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

APPLICANTS WHO PROVIDE PROOF OF MILITARY SERVICE OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE ARE EXEMPT FROM TAKING THE WRITTEN EXAM.

The Prince George's County Police Department is partnering with the National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written examination. To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to , select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Prince George's County Police.

When you visit the  website:

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.

Review all information related to the Prince George's County Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.

Review detailed information about the testing process.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam will be placed on the eligibility list. Police Department Recruiters will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Prince George's County Police Department's responsibility and decision-making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Prince George's County Police Department, where the final decisions are made.

If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants at this stage may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes:

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace