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POLICE OFFICER
Baltimore Police Department
The Baltimore Police Department is the 8th largest police department in the United States. Members of the department are tasked with protecting the lives and property of the Citizens of Baltimore.
The Baltimore Police Department is now hiring for our next academy
class. Your career opportunity starts with the Civil Service Test.
This test is given every Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Must be 20.5
years of age, a United States citizen, and possess a valid driver's
license to take the test.
Expedited processing is available.
Salary
The starting salary for a Police Officer Trainee is $42,290. Regular
raises based on years of service are incorporated into the salary scale.
An additional Educational Incentive program is available to applicants
with a four-year college degree. Successful entrance into this program
will result in a higher annual salary.
Requirements
· Applicants must be at least 20½ years of age at time of application.
· Applicants must wear business attire.
· Applicants must bring their valid driver's license.
· Applicants must be United States citizens.
The Baltimore Police Department is an Equal Opportunity
Benefits
- 20-Year Retirement Plan
- Health Plans (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO)
- Dental/Vision Plans
- Prescription Coverage
- 12 Vacation & 14 Paid Holidays
- Paid Court Time
- Paid Overtime
- Free Equipment
Personal and Professional Growth
The Baltimore Police Department offers promotional opportunities to members with at least three years of service. Promotion offers you advancement into a supervisory position with new challenges and rewards.
Opportunities for advanced training are provided to members to enhance their growth after graduation from the police academy. Specialized training in firearms, defense tactics, and job-related topics such as basic criminal investigation are offered.
The Baltimore Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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