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Lateral Police Officer

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GoLawEnforcement.com

Ellicott City, MD (In Person)

$74,485 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/11/2026

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Job Description

Lateral Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Ellicott City, MD Howard County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$74,485
Closing Date:
Jun 30, 2026
Position Summary:
The Howard County Police Department is a nationally accredited agency of more than 700 employees, sworn and civilian, dedicated to creating a better quality of life for the citizens of Howard County. It is the mission of the Howard County Police Department to provide a secure environment by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, assisting victims and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society. HCPD embraces the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police. We are committed to resolving problems collaboratively through a partnership between the department and our community.
Requirements:
U.S. citizen Completed probation with a full-service law enforcement police agency by hire date Possess a current Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) certificate -or- satisfy comparative compliance standards Possession of a High School diploma or GED (high school equivalency certificate) acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation Possess a valid driver's license https://www.publicsafetyapp.com/Certified-Howard-County-MD-Police-Officer-Jobs/1528/ Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam