Lateral Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Frederick, MD Frederick Police Department Salary:

$71,351.00 - $81,423.00

Annually Closing Date:

12/31/2026

Position Summary:

This is a full-time, experienced position as a municipal police officer with a full-service, community-oriented police department. The incumbent conducts law enforcement and peacekeeping activities. The applicant demonstrates strong community involvement, using problem-solving to address key issues. The person in this position is responsible for crime prevention and repression, traffic law enforcement, protective patrol services, arbitration in neighborhood and family disputes, apprehension and arrest (or citation or warning) of criminal law violators and recovery of stolen property. Training is provided; normal work hours during training are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Training scheduling may include evenings, weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis. Once trained, normal work days rotate, based on 11 ½ hour days. Officers do not work rotating shifts, meaning no rotations between days and evenings. Regular scheduling may include weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol the assigned area of the City in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot
• Enforce local, state, and Federal laws
• Respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies
• Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed
• Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths
• Make arrests
• Interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants, and witnesses
• Coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, and narcotics violations
• Testify and present evidence in court
• Provide backup assistance for other officers and personnel
• Collect, preserve, and maintain evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping
• Assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings
• Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners
• Respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and other highly hazardous situations
• Maintain contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public
• Serve warrants and subpoenas
• Observe, monitor, direct, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions
• Check buildings for physical security
• Administer first aid.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Be (1) a citizen or (2) a permanent legal resident of the United States and an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, provided that the individual has applied to obtain U.S. citizenship and the application is still pending approval. Possess physical ability to pass the agility components of the selection process Be able to complete a written examination and oral interview successfully, Possess physical and mental ability to meet medical, drug, and psychological screening requirements Possess an excellent moral character and background that will withstand a comprehensive background investigation, and subsequent polygraph(s) Must possess current police officer certification through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), or be eligible for recertification through MPCTC as an officer within three years of separation. Possess a valid Driver's License (at least equivalent to Maryland Class C) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/frederickmdpolice/jobs/5198976/lateral-police-officer Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam