STARTING SALARY
$45,165-$53,645
We lateral pay up to 5 years of prior police or military police experience.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
Open & Continuous
JOB DESCRIPTION
A Police Officer Candidate receives comprehensive training through a recruit training program. The work of Police Officer involves considerable personal risk and requires the use of sound, independent judgment in emergency situations. The tactful, conscientious performance of duties is carried out with limited supervision. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, patrolling a designated area in the County to preserve the peace and to prevent and discover the commission of crime, directing traffic at pedestrian crossings and street intersections, enforcing motor vehicle operating and parking regulations, and performing communication functions. A Police Officer is also required to conduct preliminary investigations at the scene of a crime, administer first aid, gather evidence, obtain witnesses, make arrests, and testify as a witness in court.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- be at least 20 1/2 years of age at time of application
- possess 60 college credits or 90 quarter hours of college credit
- possess a valid driver's license
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- polygraph test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- psychological test
**We generally test every 3rd Saturday of each month and hold 2 academies per year, every January and July. We are looking to hire 100 Police Officer Candidates per year.
HOW TO APPLY
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/police or contact Officer Marc Verde at
marc.verde@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-773-5314/800-828-1930
CONTACT INFORMATION
Officer Marc Verde
Montgomery County Police
2350 Research Blvd. rm 203
Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: 240-773-5306
Email: marc.verde@montgomerycountymd.gov
Web Site: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/police
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