Police Officer I - Eligibility Listing
Police Officer I - Eligibility Listing
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Job Summary
- ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICANTS
The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for entry level police officer candidates
The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive professional and nationally accredited law enforcement agency is 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 enforcementrelated services to approximately 70000 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for employment as a police officer you must be able to 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 drivers license
- Be able to pass a written police examination
- Possess good moral character able to withstand an indepth background investigation including polygraph examination psychological evaluation medical examination and drug screen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training CommissionApplicants may be disqualification from the process at any time for any of the reasons listed below. This list is not allinclusive 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.Check out Government Jobs regularly for a list of open positions and apply online.
Written Examination for Entry Level Applicants
After completing the online applications entry level applicants who are selected will be notified of a date and time for the written examination. The day of examination you will be required to bring a valid state drivers license. The written examination is by invitation only and you must receive a score of 70 or higher to pass the exam.
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 pushups in 1 minute
- 27 situps 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.
Chiefs Interview
The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief.
Offer of Employment
Contingent offer of employment will be presented upon completion of the employment testing including: medical and physical screening drug screening psychological evaluation and polygraph test.
Training and Probationary Period
The police officer position has a 12month probationary period effective the date of successful completion of all mandated police training.
Training includes:
Entry Level Police Officer Candidates:- Maryland Entry Level Police Training Academy
- 14week Field Training Program
Salary & Benefits:
Police Officer I Step 2 (Entry Level) $66423 $109151 Annually
Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Rockville employees.
Excellent benefits and opportunities including:- Competitive salary signing and retention bonuses
- 12 hour permanent patrol shifts work only 15 days a month with every other Fri Sat & Sun off
- 4hour minimum overtime pay for offduty court appearances
- Take Home Car Program up to 35 air miles from city limits
- Multilingual Pay Stipend $3120 annually
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement up to $3000 annually
- Pay differential for evening/midnight shifts
- Equipment & Uniform Allowance: In addition to initial issue officers are allotted a $950 yearly uniform allowance
- Department Issued Work Cellphone
- Free Uniform Dry Cleaning & Alterations
- Department Onsite Gym & Fitness Center
- 25Year Pension & Roth 457 Retirement Plans
- Promotional opportunities
- Annual and sick leave
- 12 paid city holidays
- 15 days paid Military Leave
- Group Health & Life Insurance
- Annual Performance Evaluation Merit Increase*
- Annual Cost of Living Pay Adjustment*
Job Functions
A Police Officer:- Conducts assigned patrols whether on foot or by vehicle throughout the City for the purpose of preventing detecting or responding to criminal acts and observe for violations of traffic laws suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
- Answers calls from citizens for assistance or protection of their life and property.
- Conducts investigations and gathers evidence in cooperation with other law enforcement personnel and the States Attorneys Office in connection with incidents of criminal activities.
- Coordinates crime scene investigations and manages resources at the scene of a crime; interviews and counsels victims; catalogues packages and transports evidence to the lab for examination; and locates and interviews possible witnesses.
- Writes reports and citations.
- Makes arrests of persons charged or suspected of criminal activities and does so in a manner that protects the rights of the accused the rights and safety of the general public as well as the safety of themselves and other Officers.
- Detects violations of traffic regulations and issues warnings and citations as necessary to insure the safety of the public and the free flow of movement on public ways.
- Responds to reports of traffic accidents insuring the proper assistance is obtained for injured individuals and that the causes are investigated and issue appropriate citations.
- Makes inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment daily and reports any defects.
- Maintains personal equipment in proper order.
- Assists in crime prevention efforts as directed.
- Participate in inservice and special training programs as assigned.
- Performs various duties and tasks related to special assignments as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required.
See the Benefits tab for additional information.
Applicants are highly encouraged to review the Rockville City Police Departments Application & Selection Process and Job Requirements andRecruitment pages on the City website for further information.
Questions regarding the position or the Confidential Questionnaire may be directed to the Rockville City Police Departments Recruiting Office at or
Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources ator . - Be a United States citizen; or
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