Posting number: 202500128
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol Teams
Job classification: Police Officer I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous
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.
To be considered for employment as a police officer, you must be able to meet the following standards:
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.
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.
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.
Selected candidates will be invited to interview with a selection panel. You must submit to a complete background check.
Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological screening. All screenings are scheduled separately.
The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief.
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.
The police officer position has a 12-month probationary period effective the date of successful completion of all mandated police training.
Training includes:
Police Officer I, Step 2 (Entry Level) - $73,779 - $121,237 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.
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.
The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant and business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies. Rockville is adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents. Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown." It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that “hometown” connotes. A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share.
A few facts about Rockville: Rockville has 67,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households. Our community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with over one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world. Our city is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs within our border.
