ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICANTS
The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for entry level police officer candidates
The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is seeking highly motivated men and women for Police Officer positions. Rockville City Police Officers perform routine service and law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments. Work may be performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard work. The Rockville City Police Department provides law enforcement-related services to approximately 70,000 residents; responsibility is shared with the Montgomery County Department of Police. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and utilize partnerships to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for employment as a police officer, you must be able to meet the following standards:
Applicants may be disqualification from the process, at any time, for any of the reasons listed below. This list is not all-inclusive – possible reasons for disqualification are:
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Complete the Online Application
The application process for entry level police officers and Lateral/Certified police officers is ongoing. Applications must be fully completed and filed by the posted online closing date. Check out Government Jobs regularly for a list of open positions and apply online.
Written Examination for Entry Level Applicants
After completing the online applications, entry level applicants who are selected will be notified of a date and time for the written examination. The day of examination, you will be required to bring a valid state driver’s license. The written examination is by invitation only and you must receive a score of 70% or higher to pass the exam.
Physical Agility Test
A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry level and lateral. You must receive a minimum passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test as required by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
Requirements:
Interview and Background Check
Selected candidates will be invited to interview with a selection panel. You must submit to a complete background check.
Screenings
Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological screening. All screenings are scheduled separately.
Chief’s Interview
The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief.
Offer of Employment
Contingent offer of employment will be presented upon completion of the employment testing including: medical and physical screening, drug screening, psychological evaluation and polygraph test.
Training and Probationary Period
The police officer position has a 12-month probationary period effective the date of successful completion of all mandated police training.
Training includes:
Entry Level Police Officer Candidates:
Salary & Benefits:
Police Officer I, Step 2 (Entry Level) - $65,121 - $107,010 Annually
Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Rockville employees.
Excellent benefits and opportunities including:
*Annual Merit and COLA increases are based on budget approval by the Mayor and Council.
Job Functions
A Police Officer:
Click the link to view the Police Officer I job descriptions.
See the Benefits tab for additional information.
Applicants are highly encouraged to review the Rockville City Police Department's Application & Selection Process and Job Requirements and Recruitment pages on the City website for further information.
Questions regarding the position or the Confidential Questionnaire may be directed to the Rockville City Police Department's Recruiting Office at 240-314-8948 or ataglienti@rockvillemd.gov.
Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 240-314-8470 or hrinfo@rockvilledmd.gov.