Certified Police Officer (Eligibility Listing)

Job Summary

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICANTS

The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for certified 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:

• Be a United States citizen;or,
• a permanent legal resident of the US and an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces who has applied to obtain US citizenship and the application is still pending approval.
• Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.
• Be age 21 at the time of your graduation from the police academy
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be able to pass a written police examination
• Possess good moral character able to withstand an in-depth background investigation, including polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training CommissionApplicants 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:
• Poor work history
• Poor driving record
• Felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction carrying a sentence of imprisonment for one year
• Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution
• Falsification of any application documents
• Inability to complete COMAR requirements set forth in the selection process
• Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police
  

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 Test

Certified/lateral officers do not have to take a written test.

Physical Agility Test

A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry level and lateral. You must receive a passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test.

Requirements

• 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes and 20 seconds
• 18 push-ups in 1 minute
• 27 sit-ups in 1 minute
• Climb over a barrier
• Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet
• Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Certified/Lateral - $73,779 – $85,384 Annually

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Rockville employees.

Excellent Benefits And Opportunities Including

• Competitive salary with signing and retention bonuses.
• 12-hour permanent patrol shifts: Work only 15 days a month with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
• Overtime pay: Four-hour minimum for off-duty court appearances.
• Take-home car program: Up to 35 air miles from the Montgomery County limits.
• Multilingual pay stipend: $3,120 annually.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Up to $3,000 annually.
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts.
• Equipment and uniform allowance: $950 annually in addition to the initial issue.
• Department-issued work cellphone.
• Free uniform dry cleaning and alterations.
• On-site gym and fitness center.
• 25-year pension and Roth 457 retirement plans.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Annual and sick leave.
• 12 paid city holidays.
• 15 days of paid military leave.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Group health and life insurance.
• Annual performance evaluation merit increases and annual cost-of-living pay adjustments, based on budget approval by the Mayor and Council.
• Annual Merit and COLA increases are based on budget approval by the Mayor and Council.se do not reapply.
  
  

Lateral/Certified Police Officers

• 4-week Comparative Compliance Training Academy (Out-of-state laterals only)
• 80-hour Field Training Program
  
  

Job Functions

A Police Officer:

• Conducts assigned patrols, whether on foot or by vehicle, throughout the City for the purpose of preventing, detecting or responding to criminal acts and observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Answers calls from citizens for assistance or protection of their life and property.
• Conducts investigations and gathers evidence in cooperation with other law enforcement personnel and the State's Attorney's Office in connection with incidents of criminal activities.
• Coordinates crime scene investigations and manages resources at the scene of a crime; interviews and counsels victims; catalogues, packages, and transports evidence to the lab for examination; and locates and interviews possible witnesses.
• Writes reports and citations.
• Makes arrests of persons charged or suspected of criminal activities and does so in a manner that protects the rights of the accused, the rights and safety of the general public as well as the safety of themselves and other Officers.
• Detects violations of traffic regulations, and issues warnings and citations as necessary to insure the safety of the public and the free flow of movement on public ways.
• Responds to reports of traffic accidents, insuring the proper assistance is obtained for injured individuals and that the causes are investigated and issue appropriate citations.
• Makes inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment daily and reports any defects.
• Maintains personal equipment in proper order.
• Assists in crime prevention efforts as directed.
• Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.
• Performs various duties and tasks related to special assignments as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

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 240-314-8983 or rmcevoy@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.

Summary Of Employee Benefits

The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.

Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the City's dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville’s retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant’s salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan – The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM

The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.

PAID LEAVE

• Vacation (16 – 23 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave
  
  

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Multilingual Stipend
• Tuition Assistance
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Credit Union and Direct Deposit
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts
  
  

For additional Health and Wellness Benefits information: rockvillemd.gov/services/jobs-and-benefits/

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If you are currently or were previously employed as a law enforcement officer within the last three years, please provide the name of the police department or law enforcement agency that you work/worked for, your police certification number, and your dates of employment.

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Please list the name of the police academy you attended, its location, and the month/year you attended.

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Have you ever resigned, been discharged, or been terminated from a law enforcement agency, including during your time in a police academy? If so, please briefly describe the circumstances. If not applicable, please indicate “N/A.”

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• Have you ever resigned, been discharged, or been terminated from a law enforcement agency, including during your time in a police academy? If so, please briefly describe the circumstances. If not applicable, please indicate “N/A.” 4. Are you a United States citizen?
• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you speak English?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you fluent in any other language other than English? If so, please list the language? If not applicable, please indicate “N/A.”

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you possess a high school diploma, GED, or state-recognized equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• None of the Above
  
  

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• If you are currently serving or have previously served in the United States military, please list the branch of service and your dates of enlistment. If you have never served, please indicate “N/A.”
  
  

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If you have served in the United States military, did you receive, or do you expect to receive, an honorable discharge? (Select “No Military Service” if you have never served.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Are you currently legally restricted or prohibited under any federal or state law from possessing firearms

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

Have you ever received a final order for protection in any state as the respondent (person the protective order was filed against)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you been charged or arrested for DUI/DWI within the last five years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

Have you pled guilty, been convicted, or received a probation before judgement (PBJ) for any misdemeanor offense in the last three years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever been charged, arrested, or convicted of a felony offense?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you received five or more traffic citations in the last five years? (Do not include traffic camera citations (speed camera/red light)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever received a conviction for any acts of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever distributed, manufactured, or sold any type of drug?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Within the past thirty-six (36) months, have you inhaled, injected, or otherwise consumed a controlled dangerous substance or drug? If yes, please indicate the type of drug, number of times used, and the month(s)/year(s) of use.

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Within the past twelve (12) months, have you inhaled, injected, or otherwise consumed marijuana or any THC-containing product? If yes, please indicate the number of times used and the month(s)/year(s) of use.

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• After the age of twenty-one (21), have you ever inhaled, injected, or otherwise consumed any controlled dangerous substance or drug excluding marijuana? If yes, please indicate the type of drug, number of times used, and the month(s)/year(s) of use.
  
  

23

Have you ever lied to an employer?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever stolen, embezzled, misused, or improperly taken money, property, time, or services from an employer or organization?

• Yes
• No
  
  

25

Have you ever been investigated for theft, fraud, or misuse of employer property, even if charges were not filed?

• Yes
• No
  
  

26

Have you been terminated from employment within the past five years due to disciplinary action or unsatisfactory performance?

• Yes
• No
  
  

27

Have you ever intentionally provided false, misleading, or incomplete information on an application, background form, or official document?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever lied, omitted information, or been untruthful to an employer, supervisor, investigator, or law enforcement officer? If so, please briefly describe the circumstances. If not applicable, please indicate “N/A.”

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• By indicating below, I certify that all information provided in this application and supplemental questionnaire is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements, omissions, or misrepresentations may result in disqualification from the selection process
• Yes
• No
• Required Question