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Job Listings
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Police Officer Recruit - Police Department
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$22.08 - $36.81 Hourly
$45,926.40 - $76,564.80 Annually
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Full Time |
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Northern District Headquarters, 3410 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland
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Howard County, Maryland is seeking applicants to join its Nationally Accredited Police Department.
New! "We Bring the College to You," Attend the Academy and Earn an Associate's Degree at the Same Time.
For further information, go to www.hcpd.org. |
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
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Essential Duties:
Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required.
Patrols an assigned beat being alert to unusual circumstances and initiating crime prevention and community service activities.
Investigates unusual occurrences and reports findings.
Check businesses to prevent criminal activity and maintain order in areas where the public congregates.
Responds to calls for services of both a criminal and noncriminal nature.
Enforces State law and County ordinances.
Prevents and detects criminal acts.
Protects crime scenes and investigates criminal offenses.
Transports apprehended individuals in accordance with departmental regulations.
Enforces traffic regulations and investigates vehicular collisions.
Assures proper flow of traffic.
Prepare reports as required.
Provides information to the public on crime prevention techniques.
Initiates problem solving and community oriented policing projects.
Requirements: - AA Degree or completion of sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university at the time of hire, OR before the end of the probationary period, (no credits required at time of hire), or two (2) years active military service, or any combination of education and military service equivalent to 60 college credits;
- Valid driver's license;
- 21 years old by swearing in;
- U.S. citizen & have a clear criminal record.
Employees usually work 2080 hours per year. Entry salary: $22.08/hourly; annual salary: $45,926. Excellent benefits package and retirement plan.
Test dates: August 22, September 19, October 24, November 21, and December 5, 2009 at 9:00 AM.
APPLICANTS WHO PASS THE WRITTEN TEST SHOULD ALSO BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST BEGINNING AT 12 NOON.
Test location: James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, 2200 Scott Wheeler Dr., Marriottsville, MD 21104.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
A valid photo ID is required at the test site.
For information, contact the Police Recruitment & Screening Section at:
410-313-HCPD(4273)
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www.hcpd.org
Police Officer Recruit
Elements of the selection process include:
• Written Test
• Physical Ability Test
• Personal History Questionnaire
• Panel Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Screening
• Pre-placement Physical
The selection process may take 2-6 months, dependent upon Academy start dates.
Eligibility for re-application is evaluated on an individual basis and recommendations may be made during any phase of the selection process.
Howard County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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