Police Officer Candidate / Police Officer I

Police Officer Position

The Gaithersburg Police Department is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to creating a better quality of life for everyone in Gaithersburg, in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Our officers are highly trained and our progressive department is guided by the agency's values : Service, Integrity, and Respect. The department's size is just right for those who want a law enforcement career with a variety of assignments and opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves in offering the best equipment, training, and technology to our officers. The department is looking for ambitious people seeking careers in law enforcement; and our application process for entry level police officers and lateral / certified police officers is ongoing. The process establishes a standing eligibility list for future Department vacancies; positions are filled based on operational needs. Individuals with prior experience as a police officer may be given preference.

Complete & submit the online application & confidential questionnaire. Online applications must be fully completed and filed by the posted online closing date. Applicants MUST attach the GPD Confidential Questionnaire to the online application. If the Questionnaire is not submitted, the application will not be reviewed.

The GPD Confidential Questionnaire is a comprehensive document requiring a significant amount of information. Complete this document before you begin the online application process, so you will be ready to attach your completed questionnaire to your application when you submit it.

The Gaithersburg Police Department provides law enforcement-related services to more than 71,000 residents. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and utilize a data driven approach to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods.

Police Officer Candidate applicants must meet the following standards to be considered for employment :

• Must be 21 years old at time of appointment.
• Be a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States and an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have a good overall driving record.
• Be in excellent physical and mental condition.
• Be able to meet the established vision standards required to successfully perform police officer tasks.
• Have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school diploma recognized by the Maryland Department of Education or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
• Not be a current user of illegal drugs.

The City of Gaithersburg offers its full-time employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and professional lives. Employees are eligible on their first day of employment. We provide employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance.