Lateral Police Officer

Howard County Police Department Lateral Officer

Howard County Police Department is seeking candidates for a lateral police officer position. The starting salary is $70,200 plus a $10,000 hiring bonus. Excellent benefits include up to a $5,000 out-of-state relocation bonus.

The Howard County Police Department is a nationally accredited agency with more than 450 sworn officers serving a diverse community between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following standards :

• Have completed probation with a full-service law enforcement police agency by hire date
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possession of a High School diploma or GED (high school equivalency certificate) acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• Possess a current Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) certificate -or- satisfy comparative compliance standards
• Have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• Be a U.S. Citizen

Comparative Compliance Standards include : minimum of 750 hours of academy training (not including firearms, field training, or in-service training) to meet COMAR and MPCTC requirements - records and documentation proving academy verification, graduation, and successful completing of a police academy - must currently be in good-standing with agency or have retired in good-standing within 2 years of application.

All applications must be submitted at policeapp.com / HowardCountyMD . Prior to and on testing day, you must complete an application prior to testing day at policeapp.com / HowardCountyMD . Once your application has been approved, you will be invited to complete your Personal History Questionnaire.

Testing will be conducted at the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, 2200 Scott Wheeler Dr., Marriottsville, MD 21104 on the following dates and times :

August 14 at 1 p.m. Physical and Written Exam

August 24 at 9 a.m. Physical and Written Exam

September 9 at 1 p.m. Physical and Written Exam

September 21 at 9 a.m. Physical and Written Exam

October 9 at 1 p.m. Physical and Written Exam

October 19 at 9 a.m. Physical and Written Exam

The written test is scheduled and offered on an ongoing basis. The physical agility test is comprised of three physical tests : sit-ups, push-ups, and a 1.5 mile run. Standards for each test are based on your age and gender, which are detailed on the Physician's Authorization Form.

Upon successful completion of the physical agility test, you will participate in a panel interview. The oral interview is conducted by three Howard County Police employees. A series of questions will be asked of you concerning your experiences, abilities, and job awareness.

If you are endorsed following the polygraph examination, your case file will be assigned to a Background Investigator. The investigator will make contact with you and will conduct various records checks, verify education and work history, and contact all of your listed references : family members, neighbors, and employers.

If you are endorsed following the background investigation, you will be scheduled for a psychological exam. A trained and certified psychologist conducts the exam.

Pre-employment Medical Evaluation (this step follows a conditional offer of employment) : This exam is to evaluate medical abilities in order to safely perform the duties of a police officer.

Excellent benefits include : health, dental and life insurance, vacation, disability and personal leave, uniform / equipment supplied with free dry cleaning service, take home vehicle for in-county residents, twelve-hour permanent patrol shifts with 6% night shift differential pay, four hours overtime XL per pay period, three hours minimum overtime for off-duty court appearances, multi-lingual specialty pay, specialty pay to officers assigned to various departments, competitive retirement plan.