8/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

You MUST be 20 1/2 years old or older to apply for this position.

Applicants that are under 20 1/2 years of age MUST apply for the Police Cadet position.

IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION

Under close supervision, trains to perform and performs specialized and general law enforcement work, including vehicular and foot patrol; crime prevention, detection, and investigation; the maintenance of public order; and the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws.

• Participates in all required training, both at the Police Academy and, subsequently on-the-job, to learn the duties of and maintain the proficiency requirements for the classification of Police Officer.
• Performs general patrol duties in a vehicle and on foot. Detects violations of laws and ordinances, and identifies wanted vehicles and persons. Operates patrol vehicles.
• Uses physical extortion to perform duties. Intervenes in fights, disarms suspects, pursues fleeing suspects, and restrains hostile individuals. Assists in crowd control activities. Responds to emergency situations and other calls to service. Administers emergency medical aid. Extinguishes small fires.
• Conducts initial and follow up investigations of crimes and other incidents and events. Protects crime scenes, and collects evidence and information. Conducts searched and seizures. Locates and interviews witnesses. Searches, restrains, transports, and guards persons. Serves warrants and summonses. Conducts surveillance. Arrests and detains persons.
• Identifies and determines possible solutions to community crime problems. Attends and participates in community meetings. Performs security surveys. Establishes rapport with the public.
• Mediates disputes. Advises victims, suspects, and the general public of rights and processes. Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suspects attempting suicide, and in hostage situations.
• Communicates through law enforcement radio channels and through computer networks to provide information to officers. Prepares investigative and administrative reports and forms, arrest warrants and statements of charges using appropriate grammar and math. Prepared detailed case documentation and presents testimony in court.
• Enforces traffic laws and ordinances, and investigates traffic accidents. Operates various types of radar and breathalyzer equipment. Administers roadside sobriety tests. Arranges for blood or other chemical tests. Directs traffic. Executes motor vehicle stops. Issues criminal and traffic citations.
• Inspects and maintains all assigned equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and clothing.

• Conducts investigations of a specialized nature, including homicide, vice, narcotics, arson, auto theft, robbery, family and sex crimes. Provides specialized operational support to field units such as the hostage negotiation, tactical, canine and marine units. Police Officers working in specialized units may testify as expert witnesses. Provides administrative and technical support throughout the Department. Performs other related duties as required.

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of their graduation from the Police Academy.
• All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Pass a written examination
• Pass a physical agility test
• Pass a physical examination
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and drug test, and are subject to periodic drug testing
• Have less than four points on their driving record
• Have no felony convictions

New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Upon completion of the academy training, officers will be assigned to a precinct or traffic post at the discretion of the Police Department.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing, and the operation of vehicles and firearms. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities, and conditions such as adverse weather and armed and dangerous persons.

Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and a comprehensive background investigation, which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, psychological and polygraph examination, and fingerprinting.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.