The Town of Bladensburg is proud to be a full-service workforce of about twenty-four sworn officers and twelve civilian staff, that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive each day to provide excellent service and a high level of responsiveness to our residents and everyone with whom we work. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve daily by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative 21st century community policing philosophy spirit.

Only applicants currently certified as a police officer in Maryland or requiring comparative compliance will be considered at this time. Police officers currently work 12-hour rotating shifts. Starting salary is $62,000.00/year.

Applicants for all positions must pass a background investigation as well as physical, psychological, and polygraph testing. Applicants must demonstrate basic computer skills. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Typical Duties:

Patrol assigned area to include all public and private businesses and residences, parking areas, and streets.

Direct vehicular traffic; enforce traffic laws; direct pedestrian traffic.

Enforce all applicable city, local, state, and federal laws.

Investigate crimes; secure and protect the scene of a crime and the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed.

Make arrests of persons observed or suspected of committing crimes.

Prepare comprehensive reports and testify in court proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required for all positions.

Hold a Maryland Police Certification.

Licenses and Certifications:

State Certified Police Officer.

Valid State Driver's License.

Firearms Qualification.

Benefits include:

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Health, dental and vision insurance
Defined benefit retirement plan with Maryland State Retirement & Pension System
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan available
Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Incentives

Clothing Allowance

Night differential pay
Police officers are eligible for take-home vehicles with restrictions

To apply for this job please complete the employment application (https://bladensburgmd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bladensburg-Employment-Application.pdf) and send it via e-mail send to

Town of Bladensburg

Attn: Chief of Police

4229 Edmonston Road

Bladensburg, MD 20710

Closing date: Open until filled

The Town of Bladensburg is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $62,000.00 - $79,601.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.