Police Officer - Baltimore Police Department

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) in Baltimore City is hiring a proud new generation of police to make a powerful and positive impact in one of the country’s largest and most historic cities.

Are you ready to be an agent of change and a champion for the people?

We’re looking for passionate people who believe in constitutional, community-engaged policing and who are committed to protecting the rights of all people.

Get started at bpdrecruit.org

What’s it like to be a Baltimore police officer?

As a uniformed Baltimore Police Officer, you’ll patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot. Because public safety is a 24/7 duty, you’ll work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holiday hours. You’ll respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promote the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You'll be a proactive and entrepreneurial member of our department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details. Candidates must meet all administrative requirements.

You’ll receive the latest academic training, preparing you to:

• Make split second-decisions
• Solve problems, creatively and ethically
• Mediate and de-escalate interpersonal conflict
• Maintain your composure in high-stress situations

You will also learn about:

• Constitutional policing for the 21st century
• Federal, state and city laws, statutes and ordinances
• Baltimore’s diverse communities and cultural competencies

What benefits does the BPD offer?

The BPD offers a competitive package that includes:

• Equipment at no cost.
• $5,000 sign on bonus.
• $1,000 per month re-location incentive (12 months).
• Health insurance with prescription, dental and vision.
• Six-months paid, entry-level Police Academy training.
• An option to participate in the tax-deferred, 457B retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).
• A housing tax credit of up to $2,500 per year for officers who live in the city.
• A pension after 25 years of service (60% of sworn member’s salary).
• $5,000 per year tuition reimbursement.
• Pay incentives for an associates, bachelors and masters degree.

What’s the process to become a police officer?

Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Baltimore Police Officer:

• Psychological Examination
• Preliminary Interview
• Physical Agility Test
• National Testing Network (NTN) "Frontline National" Test
• Physical Examination
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph

The form that you complete today is not one of the steps listed above. It’s an online application to determine your eligibility to take the Civil Service Test. The National Testing Network (NTN) "Frontline National" Test is FREE for all applicants.

We’re looking for candidates with the highest moral and ethical standards. The background investigation will help us determine if you display 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 will reach out to 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.

What are the minimum qualifications?

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• 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.
• Misdemeanors must be expunged from criminal record.
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Must not have been arrested for DUI within the past two years (24 months).
• Possess a valid driver's license. Please note, you cannot have any more than 5 points on your license.
• Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.

Before we make a final job offer, you’ll be required to authorize the release of any 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 ARE ACCEPTABLE, BUT LEARNER'S PERMITS ARE NOT.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,146.00 - $104,456.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person