Certified Police Officer; Eligibility Listing

Overview

The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for certified police officer candidates. The department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, seeking highly motivated men and women for Police Officer positions. Officers perform routine service and law enforcement work in a variety of general or support duty assignments. Work may be performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard.

The department provides law enforcement-related services to approximately 70,000 residents; responsibility is shared with the Montgomery County Department of Police. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and partner to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in City neighborhoods.

To be considered for employment as a police officer, you must meet the following standards:

• Be a United States citizen;
• or a permanent legal resident of the US and an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces who has applied to obtain US citizenship and the application is still pending approval.
• Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.
• Be age 21 at the time of your graduation from the police academy.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to pass a written police examination.
• Possess good moral character able to withstand an in-depth background investigation, including polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission.
• Applicants may be disqualified from the process, at any time, for any of the reasons listed below. This list is not all-inclusive – possible reasons for disqualification are:
• Poor work history
• Poor driving record
• Felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction carrying a sentence of imprisonment for one year
• Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution
• Falsification of any application documents
• Inability to complete COMAR requirements set forth in the selection process
• Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police

Complete the Online Application. The application process for entry level police officers and Lateral/Certified police officers is ongoing. Applications must be fully completed and filed by the posted online closing date. Review the Rockville City Police Department s Job pages regularly for open positions and apply online.

Written Test

Certified/lateral officers do not have to take a written test.

Physical Agility Test

A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry level and lateral. You must receive a passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test.

Requirements:

• 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes 20 seconds
• 18 push-ups in 1 minute
• 27 sit-ups in 1 minute
• Climb over a barrier
• Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet
• Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps

Certified/Lateral - $73,779 – $85,384 Annually

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Rockville employees.

Excellent benefits and opportunities including:

• Competitive salary with signing and retention bonuses.
• 12-hour permanent patrol shifts: work only 15 days a month with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
• Overtime pay:
  Four-hour minimum for off-duty court appearances.
• Take-home car program:
  Up to 35 air miles from the Montgomery County limits.
• Multilingual pay stipend: $3,120 annually.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement:
  Up to $3,000 annually.
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts.
• Equipment and uniform allowance: $950 annually in addition to the initial issue.
• Department-issued work cellphone.
• Free uniform dry cleaning and alterations.
• On-site gym and fitness center.
• 25-year pension and Roth 457 retirement plans.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Annual and sick leave.
• 12 paid city holidays.
• 15 days of paid military leave.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Group health and life insurance.
• Annual performance…