Job Announcement

TANEYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Certified Lateral Police Officers

The Taneytown Police Department is currently accepting applications seeking Certified Lateral Police Officers. The Department currently has a 15-member force in a growing community of approximately 7,200 residents.  Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

SALARY:  Now offering $10,000 SIGNING BONUS

• Starting salary of $53,678 - $60,415 for Certified Lateral Police Officers depending on experience.
• Rotating twelve-hour patrol shifts.
• Night shift differential pay.
• Compensation for Holidays worked.
• Minimum 3 hours overtime for off-duty court appearances.
• Yearly step increments with acceptable performance evaluations.
• Please inquire about $10,000 signing bonus.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must hold a current Maryland Police and Correctional Commission Certification OR hold a current law enforcement certification in another state commensurate with Maryland certification standards.  Applicants must also successfully pass an oral interview, a pre-employment background investigation, a polygraph test, a psychological screening, and a medical examination.

 Questions relating to the qualification requirements can be directed to Major Robert Mitchell during business hours at (410)751-1150, Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• Maryland State L.E.O.P.S, 25-year retirement.
• Annual leave accrual 3.08 – 7.38 hours per pay period depending on years of service.
• Two personal leave days.
• Sick leave accrual, 4 hours per pay period with unlimited accrual.
• Employee does not pay for HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION insurance coverage and only pays 25% of dependent coverage. Pre-loaded HRA card $7,000 - $14,000 based on dependents.
• Life insurance
• Take home vehicle program if you reside within 25 air miles.
• All equipment and uniforms provided, including yearly shoe allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Frequent training opportunities.

 

***The City of Taneytown is an equal opportunity employer***

Please direct questions regarding this position to rmitchell@taneytown.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.