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Taneytown - Certified Police Officer

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Taneytown, MD (In Person)

$67,370 Salary, Full-Time

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

Expires 8/6/2026

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Job Description

Taneytown
  • Certified Police Officer
Job Announcement:
The Taneytown Police Department is currently accepting applications seeking Certified Lateral Police Officers. The Department currently has a 15-member force in a growing community of approximately 8,000 residents. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
  • $10,000 SIGNING BONUS
  • Starting salary of $63,031.52 to $71,708.52 for Certified Lateral Police Officers depending on experience.
  • Rotating twelve-hour patrol shifts.
  • Night shift differential pay.
Compensation for Holidays worked.
  • Minimum 3 hours overtime for off-duty court appearances.
  • Yearly step increments with acceptable performance evaluations.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold a current Maryland Police and Correctional Commission Certification OR hold a current law enforcement certification in another state commensurate with Maryland certification standards. Applicants must also successfully pass an oral interview, a pre-employment background investigation, a polygraph test, a psychological screening, and a medical examination.

Questions relating to the qualification requirements can be directed to Major Robert Mitchell during business hours at (410)751-1150, Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Maryland State L.E.O.P.S, 25-year retirement.

Annual leave accrual 3.08
  • 7.
38 hours per pay period depending on years of service.

Two personal leave days.168 hours of floating holiday leave.

Sick leave accrual, 4 hours per pay period with unlimited accrual.

Employee does not pay for
HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION
insurance coverage and only pays 25% of dependent coverage. Pre-loaded HRA card $13,800
  • $27,600 based on dependents.
Life insuranceTake home vehicle program if you reside within 25 air miles.

All equipment and uniforms provided, including yearly shoe allowance.

Tuition reimbursement available.

Frequent training opportunities.
  • The City of Taneytown is an equal opportunity employer
  • Please direct questions regarding this position to rmitchelltaneytown.orgPlease direct questions regarding this position to rmitchelltaneytown.org
  • About Law Enforcement JobsJobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement.
If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates
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