Entry Level Police Officer 72nd Academy

Frederick Police Department•Frederick, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a municipal police officer with a full-service, community-oriented police department. The applicant will conduct law enforcement and peacekeeping activities. The applicant establishes strong involvement with the community, using problem-solving to address issues of concern. The person in this position is responsible for crime prevention and repression, traffic law enforcement, protective patrol services, arbitration in the neighborhood and family disputes, apprehension and arrest (or citation or warning) of criminal law violators, and recovery of stolen property. Training is typically provided during normal work hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Training scheduling may include evenings, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis. Once trained, normal work hours are based on an 11.5-hour day with the officer being off every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Regular scheduling may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
United States citizenship or a permanent legal resident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and has applied for citizenship. This is outlined in COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations) 12.04.01.04.
Must be 21 years of age by graduation from the Academy
Possess physical ability to pass the agility components of the selection process
Be able to successfully complete a written examination
Possess physical and mental ability to meet medical, drug, and psychological screening requirements
Possess an excellent moral character and background that will withstand a comprehensive background investigation, and subsequent polygraph(s)
Possess a valid Driver's License (at least equivalent to Maryland Class C)
Possess the ability to receive certification as a police officer from the Maryland Police Training Commission
Pass in-depth background investigation.
Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places
Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms
Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately
Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations
Learn, understand, and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports
Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system
Demonstrate proficiency in the exercise of defensive tactics
Handle an automobile in high speed and emergency situations
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics at all times
Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position, such as when sighting and shooting a firearm
Direct traffic requires continuous and repetitive arm-hand movements
Use sufficient strength to enable the incumbent to sprint, jump, or physically overcome resistance when chasing or apprehending suspects
Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously, such as when using a hand radio while driving a vehicle or searching a building with a firearm drawn, flashlight on, and opening and closing doors
Bend or stoop repeatedly and continuously over time, such as getting in and out of a patrol car or gathering evidence at crime scenes
Patrol officers wear a 15–20-pound utility/gun belt, which requires continuous support from the stomach and lower back muscles
A patrol officer typically spends 7 - 8 hours per day driving a vehicle, which requires continuous support of lower back muscles
Climbing ladders and searching rooftops requires lifting arms above shoulder level and working at heights greater than ten feet
Searching for suspects or lost people may require walking over rough, uneven, slippery, or rocky surfaces, including fields, parks, hillsides, and creeks
An officer is required to listen for alarms, screams, breaking glass or other suspicious and unusual noises that may require investigation
Move heavy objects such as equipment (50 pounds and more), and lift and carry injured or intoxicated people for short and long distances
Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements; tolerate very hot and very cold temperatures
Sit for extended periods of time and may or may not be able to change positions such as when sitting in a patrol vehicle, or performing surveillance
Foot beat and search activities require walking for extended periods of time, unable to stop, sit or rest at will
Crowd and traffic control duties require standing for extended periods of time, unable to sit or rest at will

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
College Degree

Responsibilities

Patrol the assigned area of the city in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot
Enforce local, State, and Federal laws
Respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies
Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed
Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths
Make arrests
Interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants and witnesses
Coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, and narcotics violations
Testify and present evidence in court
Provide backup assistance for other officers and personnel
Collect, preserve, and maintain evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping
Assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings
Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners
Respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and other extremely hazardous situations
Maintain contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public
Serve warrants and subpoenas
Observe, monitor, direct, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions
Check buildings for physical security
Administer first aid
Perform undercover and surveillance activities
Develop and maintain good relationships with informants and contacts, which may be helpful in criminal investigations
Prepare search and arrest warrants
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses
Make presentations to citizens and groups
Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties
May serve as a member of a Special Response Team
May serve as Field Training Officer, supervising and training new personnel
Coordinate departmental training programs
Prepare, submit, and administer grants
Conduct specialized crime prevention programs
Seize assets through the preparation and service of asset seizure documentation
Provide training for department personnel in such areas as defensive tactics, use of firearms, defensive driving, crowd control, use of chemical agents, and other specialized functions
Collect, analyze, and disseminate criminal street gang information
Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations