Lateral​/Certified Police Officer; Eligibility Listing

CERTIFIED/LATERAL POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, seeking highly motivated men and women for Police Officer positions. Rockville City Police Officers perform routine service and law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments. Work may be performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard work. The Rockville City Police 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 utilize partnerships to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods.

Application Process
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Applicants will be considered in the category for which they qualify, as outlined below:

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

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

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:

Must be currently certified as a Police Officer through the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) or have been certified as a Police Officer through the MPCTC within the past 3 years; years 3 – 5 require comparative compliance training; AND/OR

Must have current or previous work experience as a law enforcement officer. The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) recognizes a certification if the officer has attended a state or local police academy that meet MPTSC/COMAR objectives and training hours.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

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.

Physical Agility Test

A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry level and lateral. You must receive a minimum passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test as required by the Maryland Police Training Commission.

Requirements:

• Climb over a barrier
• Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet
• Run a distance of at least 300 feet
• Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps
• 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes and 20 seconds
• 18 push-ups in 1 minute
• 27 sit-ups in 1 minute

Interview and Background Check

Selected candidates will be invited to interview with a selection panel. You must submit to a complete background check.

Screenings

Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological screening. All screenings are scheduled separately.

Chief’s Interview

The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief.

Offer of Employment

Contingent offer of…