POLICE OFFICER

Nature and Variety of Work

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

POLICE OFFICER - ANNOUNCEMENT #2602

(ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS)

The Prince George’s County Police Department is now accepting applications from individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a Police Officer. We seek men and women of integrity, sound judgment, and strong character who are dedicated to community-oriented policing and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Prince George’s County residents.

Examples of Work

Enforce local, state, and federal laws to protect life and property
Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure public safety
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Investigate crimes by collecting evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses
Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records
Make arrests and issue citations when appropriate
Enforce traffic laws and respond to traffic accidents
Provide assistance and support to individuals in crisis situations
Engage with the community to build trust and promote crime prevention
Testify in court and work with prosecutors and other justice partners
Uphold departmental policies, ethical standards, and professional conduct

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen
High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 3 months old at time of application)
Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
Successfully complete all requirements of the Background and Selection Process

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Additional Information

Effective February 2, 2026

The Prince George's County Police Department is partnering with the National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written examination. To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Prince George's County Police.

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.

Review all information related to the Prince George's County Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.

Review detailed information about the testing process.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam will be placed on the eligibility list. Police Department Recruiters will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Prince George's County Police Department's responsibility and decision-making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Prince George's County Police Department, where the final decisions are made.

PLEASE NOTE! ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THROUGH WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM in addition to registering and testing with the National Testing Network.

Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.

To be considered for employment, Applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps:

Submit an online application
Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review
Register with the National Testing Network to complete the Written Exam www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
Download and complete the participation waiver (Download PDF reader)
Self-schedule (online) and pass the APRT.
Preliminary Documents and Records Check

If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants at this stage may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes:

Download, complete, and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS)
Initial Interview
Background Investigation
Oral Board
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Screening
Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test
Hiring Consideration
Final Offer of Employment
Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy

Before applying, serious applicants will:

Learn how to join the Police Department by clicking here.
Register with the National Testing Network and complete the written exam.
Download and complete the participation waiver (Download PDF reader)

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.

For current information on Salary and Benefits please visit Join PGPD.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Join PGPD
or by calling your Police Recruiter at 301-780-8175 or 1-888-310-9736.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services