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City of Baltimore lists this Police Officer - Baltimore Police Department opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Baltimore City Police OfficerSALARY RANGE: $68,359.00 - $124,316.00 ANNUALLYThe Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is looking for an outstanding civilian to be a dedicated and driven servant for public safety as a Baltimore City Police Officer. The ideal candidate is someone who is committed to public service, constitutional policing, and making a positive impact on Baltimore communities; is a person of integrity; and has strong communication skills.As a uniformed Baltimore Police Officer, you are assigned to patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including evening, weekends and holiday hours. In this capacity, you respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promote the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details. You are expected to meet all administrative requirements.Through provided academic training, you will develop skills to:Maintain your composure in high-stress situationsMediate and de-escalate interpersonal conflictMake split second-decisionsProblem solveYou will learn:Constitutional policing for the 21st centuryThe pathway to Baltimore communities and cultural competenciesFederal, state and city laws, statutes and ordinancesSELECTION PROCESS:Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Baltimore Police Officer:National Testing Network (NTN) "Frontline National" TestPhysical Agility TestPreliminary InterviewBackground InvestigationPolygraphPsychological ExaminationPhysical ExaminationThe form that you are completing today is not one of the steps listed above. It is an online application to determine your eligibility to take the NTN Frontline National Test. The NTN Frontline National test is free of charge for all applicants to take. The Baltimore City Police Department seeks candidates with the highest moral and ethical standards for our agency. The background investigation must indicate that you have the necessary morals, honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity to join our ranks. You must pass this phase to proceed to the next step in the candidate selection process.During the investigation stage, members of the Background Investigations Unit initiate contact with employers, family, friends, associates and neighbors. In addition, the investigator will review your work history and speak to co-workers, teachers, and anyone else who can offer insights into your character and fitness for police work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Be a United States citizen OR a permanent legal resident of the United States who (i) Is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval.Possess a valid driver's license. Please note, you cannot have any more than 3 points on your license.Must be 20 years of age and 9 months upon beginning the academy.Must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certified diploma recognized by the State Board of Education.Must not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence.Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military.No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.Misdemeanors must be expunged from criminal record.Must not have been arrested for DUI within the past 5 years (60 months).SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to drug testing. NOTE: YOUR LICENSE MUST BE RECORDED ON YOUR APPLICATION AND WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND LEARNER'S PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.Probation: Candidates who successfully complete their Police Academy training are promoted to Police Officer. Upon graduation, officers are assigned to foot patrol, after which they will be assigned to a patrol district. The date of initial promotion to Police Officer on foot patrol marks the beginning of a one-year probationary evaluation period. During this period, the conduct of probationary officers will be under close scrutiny.Financial Disclosure:This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.BALTIMORE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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baltimore, MD, 21201, US
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