Police Officer (Entry Level)

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be a workforce of almost 200 staff, including about 40 sworn officers and 25 civilian staff, thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strive each day to provide excellent service and a high level of responsiveness to our residents and everyone with whom we work. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve dailyby championing quiality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

Under general supervision, officers patrolCity streets; enforcelocal, state and federal laws; maintains law and order and protects life and property, and deters crime. Starting salary for Police Officer candidates is $62,871.42

Typical Duties include:

• Patrolling assigned area to include all public and private businesses and residences, parking areas, and streets;
• Directing vehicular traffic; enforcing traffic laws; directing pedestrian traffic;
• Enforcing all applicable City, local, state and federal laws;
• Investigating crimes; securing and protecting the scene of a crime and the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed;
• Making arrests of persons observed or suspected of committing crimes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; and,
• No prior experience or training is required; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Valid State Driver's License.

The salary for this position is 62,871.42.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including 100% paid premiums of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee only coverage, and 80% paid premiums for dependents.

Resume review is ongoing.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses. We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.