Job Description

Closing Date: May 22, 2024

Class 78 - (You may attach a resume, but it is not required for this position)

Laterals are encouraged to apply. An abbreviated academy will be offered for eligible candidates. If you possess experience as a certified law enforcement officer with a police agency, please apply to IRC59863.

All eligible applicants will receive an invitation with further instructions to take the written examination.

We are now offering on-line testing.

Applicants will be required to indicate the name of any referring employee into this online recruitment system at the time of original application. No names will be added after the closing date of this advertisement. Only one referral is allowed.

A Police Officer Candidate receives comprehensive training through a six (6) month recruit training program. The work of a 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. Employees work varying shifts and may be called upon to work irregular hours. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for a written examination. Applicants will be notified of the test date and time via email prior to the test date. Applicants will also be provided information to complete a background investigation booklet which must be filled out COMPLETELY and hand delivered along with required documents. Candidates must also successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, physical and psychological examination including a physical ability component, and a drug and alcohol screen in order to receive a final offer of employment.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: No previous experience in law enforcement is required.

Education: Satisfactory completion of an Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent.

Equivalency: Three (3) years of active duty military service with an honorable discharge or three (3) years of full time law enforcement officer experience recognized by MCPD; i.e., work as a sworn, government agent with full arrest powers eligible for rehire (Recognized) may be substituted for education.

Applicant must provide official proof of separation from the military in good standing with an honorable discharge prior to being extended a conditional offer of employment.

O ther: Be a U. S. citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United states and an honorably discharge veteran of the United States Armed forces who has applied to obtain United states citizenship and the application is still pending approval; and not less than twenty-one (21) years old as of the anticipated first day of employment as a sworn Police Officer.

LICENSE : Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence. MD class C license is equivalent to other state's that permit one to drive a car.

Preferred Criteria

You may attach a resume but it is not required for this.

For more information on the Police Officer Candidate requirements for selection and the selection process go to www.joinmcp.com and click on career Opportunities.

Applicants will be notified through email for various steps of the process. Please check your SPAM folders regularly.

Minimum Salary 62878

Maximum Salary 98036

Currency USD