Certified Police Officer (Eligibility Listing)

Certified Police Officer (Eligibility Listing) Salary $73,779.00 - $121,237.65 Annually Location MD 20850, MD Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600004 Department Police Department Division Patrol Teams Opening Date 02/04/2026 Closing Date Continuous

Description ----------

The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for certified police officer candidates. The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, 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.

Minimum Qualifications --------------------

To be considered for employment as a police officer, you must be able to meet the following standards:

• Be a United States citizen; or, a permanent legal resident of the US and an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces who has applied to obtain US citizenship and the application is still pending approval.
• Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.
• Be age 21 at the time of your graduation from the police academy.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Be able to pass a written police examination.
• Possess good moral character able to withstand an in-depth background investigation, including polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission.

Applicants may be disqualified from the process at any time for any of the reasons listed below. This list is not all-inclusive - possible reasons for disqualification are:

• Poor work history
• Poor driving record
• Felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction carrying a sentence of imprisonment for one year
• Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution
• Falsification of any application documents
• Inability to complete COMAR requirements set forth in the selection process
• Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE --------------------

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.

Written Test ------------

Certified/lateral officers do not have to take a written test.

Physical Agility Test -------------------

A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry-level and lateral. You must receive a passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test.

Requirements:

• 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes and 20 seconds
• 18 push-ups in 1 minute
• 27 sit-ups in 1 minute
• Climb over a barrier
• Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet
• Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps

Salary & Benefits -----------------

Certified/Lateral - $73,779 - $85,384 Annually

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Rockville employees. Excellent benefits and opportunities include:

• Competitive salary with signing and retention bonuses
• 12-hour permanent patrol shifts: Work only 15 days a month with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
• Overtime pay: Four-hour minimum for off-duty court appearances
• Take-home car program: Up to 35 air miles from the Montgomery County limits
• Multilingual pay stipend: $3,120 annually
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Up to $3,000 annually
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts
• Equipment and uniform allowance: $950 annually in addition to the initial issue
• Department-issued work cellphone
• Free uniform dry cleaning and alterations
• On-site gym and fitness center
• 25-year pension and Roth 457 retirement plans
• Promotional opportunities
• Annual and sick leave
• 12 paid city holidays
• 15 days of paid military leave
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Group health and life insurance

Job Functions --------------

A Police Officer:

• Conducts assigned patrols, whether on foot or by vehicle, throughout the City for the purpose of preventing, detecting or responding to criminal acts and observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Answers calls from citizens for assistance or protection of their life and property.
• Conducts investigations and gathers evidence in cooperation with other law enforcement personnel and the States Attorneys Office in connection with incidents of criminal activities.
• Coordinates crime scene investigations and manages resources at the scene of a crime; interviews and counsels victims; catalogues, packages, and transports evidence to the lab for examination; and locates and interviews possible witnesses.
• Writes reports and citations.
• Makes arrests of persons charged or suspected of criminal activities and does so in a manner that protects the rights of the accused, the rights and safety of the general public as well as the safety of themselves and other Officers.
• Detects violations of traffic regulations, and issues warnings and citations as necessary to insure the safety of the public and the free flow of movement on public ways.
• Responds to reports of traffic accidents, insuring the proper assistance is obtained for injured individuals and that the causes are investigated and issue appropriate citations.
• Makes inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment daily and reports any defects.
• Maintains personal equipment in proper order.
• Assists in crime prevention efforts as directed.
• Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.
• Performs various duties and tasks related to special assignments as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Summary of Employee Benefits -----------------------------

The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.

Group Insurance Plans -------------------

Health Insurance

• Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department.

• Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month.

Dental Plan

• Employees may join the Citys dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employees dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the Citys contribution is reallocated toward the employees health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

Vision Insurance

• The City offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for lenses/frames or contacts. Go to www.vsp.com to locate a participating provider. VSP members get a 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Ask your provider about Laser Vision Correction discounts as well.

Group Life Insurance

• The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employees base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse, and dependent child(ren). New employees joining within their first 30 days will not be required to provide evidence of insurability.

Leave

• Annual Leave: Annual leave ranges from 16 to 23 days per year depending upon the length of service with the City. Leave may be used as it is accrued with the permission of the employees supervisor. Annual leave is paid at termination after completing six (6) months of service. An employee normally accrues annual leave in the following manner: Months of ServiceMonthly Vacation Accrual in Hours(37.5 hrs/wk)/(40 hrs/wk)1-24 Months10.00 / 10.4025-60 Months11.53 / 12.4061-96 Months13.08 / 14.0097+ Months14.23 / 15.20

Holidays

• Administrative and Police employees generally receive the following eleven (11) holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The City also observes all days of general and congressional elections throughout the State of Maryland. This holiday falls on even numbered years. Union employees and certain other employees may receive different holidays in accordance with the terms of a contractual agreement.

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