Recruitment

Today's law enforcement officer is expected to be a master of many trades and possess a variety of skills. The complexity of the job does not end with just the tasks performed on the street. As a Rockville City Police Officer you will be afforded innovative training needed to keep abreast of changes in statutory procedural laws, ways to intervene in a family dispute, emergency medical treatment and other crime prevention techniques.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Overtime compensation.
  • Annual and sick leave.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Health insurance.
Still have questions? Contact: 

Recruitment
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240-314-8968
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Andrea Escher
aescher@rockvillemd.gov
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2 W. Montgomery Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary

RankStarting Salary
Entry$59,583
Certified or Lateral with Patrol Experience$63,169


Lateral/Certified Police Officers

Lateral/Certified Police Officers with at least one year of police patrol experience (responding to calls for service) will be hired at the rank of Police Officer II with a starting salary of $63,169.00.

Lateral/Certified Police Officers with no police patrol experience will be hired at the starting salary of $59,583.00.

Eligibility

To be considered for employment, you must be able to meet the following standards:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Excellent health
  • Weight proportionate to height
  • Age 21 or older at the time of your graduation from the academy
  • You must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent (higher degree preferred)
  • Possess or can acquire a valid Maryland driver's license


Restrictions

Applicants cannot become a police officer in the State of Maryland if they have:

  • Ever committed, been involved in or convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
  • Ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, distributed, or transported a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana. Illegally used a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana for any purpose within the 3 years prior to application.
  • Illegally used a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana while employed as a law enforcement officer.
  • Ever used heroin, phencyclidine (PCP), or lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
  • Used any controlled dangerous substance or narcotic drug more than five times, or one time since becoming 21 years old.
  • Used marijuana more than 20 times, or five times since becoming 21 years old.

Hiring Process

1


Complete the Online Application

Applications must be fully completed and filed on or before the deadline. Check out Government Jobs regularly for a list of open positions and apply online.

2

Written Examination

After completing the online applications, applicants 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 and a second form of identification, such as a birth certificate or social security card

Walk-ins are accepted, but must show up at least one hour before examination to complete an application. 

3

Physical Agility Test

A standard physical agility test will be administered.

Requirements: 

  • 1.5 mile run
  • 300 meter run
  • One-minute push ups
  • One-minute sit ups
  • Sit and reach
4


Interview and Background Check

Applicants will be invited to interview with a selection panel. You must submit to a complete background check. 

5


Screenings

Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological screening. All screenings can be scheduled separately.


6


Chief’s Interview

The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief. He will evaluate performance and fit with the team.