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Police Officer Job at Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC Washington, DC 20001

One of the most important things we do at MPD is to select the right candidates to become police officers. We invest in the best training and reward our officers with competitive pay and benefits for a career that may span decades.

Becoming a Police Officer

Whether you are a veteran officer or a new recruit, making a difference every day in the community is reason to wear the uniform. At MPD, you will partner with and learn from some of the finest officers in the nation, while having a direct impact on the nation’s capital.

As one of the 10 largest police departments in the United States, we are dedicated to giving our officers the ongoing training and tools they need for a long and fulfilling law enforcement career. We work to maintain a highly trained, technically advanced, professional force where respect, teamwork and camaraderie are our culture.

If you are a former MPD officer who left in good standing, and you are interested in returning, you should email a reinstatement request letter to hrm.adminbox@dc.gov .

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Must have one of the following:

  • Successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of college credit with coursework in any subject from an accredited college or university; OR
  • Served in the US military, including the Organized Reserves or National Guard, for at least two years on active duty and, if separated, have received an honorable discharge; OR
  • Served at least three years in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a US state or municipality and have resigned or retired in good standing.

Candidates who do not meet one of the criteria above may consider the MPD Cadet Corps (for those who are 24 or under), which assists prospective applicants in obtaining their education to become a DC police officer.

All candidates must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a US citizen, by birth or naturalization, at the time of application.
  • Must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age to apply (must be 21 years old when appointed to officer).
  • Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application.
  • Possess at least 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/30 in both eyes.
    • Contacts are permitted if they have been worn for six (6) months prior to examination, or if vision correction surgery (i.e., Lasik) has occurred at least six (6) weeks prior to examination.

Please find the list of automatic disqualifiers here.




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