Police Officer (Entry Level)

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be a workforce of almost 200 staff, including about 40 sworn officers and 25 civilian staff, that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive daily to provide excellent service and a high level of responsiveness to our residents and everyone with whom we work. With this in mind, we seek to improve daily by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit. Under general supervision, officers patrol City streets; enforce local, state, and federal laws; maintain law and order and protect life and property, and deter crime. The salary for this position is $65,090.77 Typical Duties include: Patrolling assigned area to include all public and private businesses and residences, parking areas, and streets;Directing vehicular traffic; enforcing traffic laws; directing pedestrian traffic;Enforcing all applicable City, local, state, and federal laws;Investigating crimes; securing and protecting the scene of a crime and the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed;Making arrests of persons observed or suspected of committing crimes.