THIS POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MARYLAND POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSIONS (MPCTC) APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY AND FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM.
The City of Glenarden Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, courage, and compassion. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate sound judgment, strong ethical values, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to protect and serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Glenarden.
The Entry-Level Police Officer performs a wide range of law enforcement duties to preserve public safety, protect life and property, enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, prevent crime, and maintain public order. Officers are responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducting investigations, enforcing traffic laws, preparing reports, and building positive relationships through community-oriented policing.
Patrol Operations
- Patrols City streets and assigned areas to deter crime and maintain a visible police presence. assigned areas, including streets, neighborhoods, business districts, parks, parking facilities, and public buildings.
- Monitors public spaces, neighborhoods, businesses, and roadways for criminal or suspicious activity.
- Operates assigned patrol vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, safety standards, and departmental policies.
- Monitors conditions that may pose a risk to public safety and takes appropriate action.
Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
- Enforces applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
- Takes appropriate enforcement action to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducts traffic enforcement, including issuing citations and warnings.
- Takes preventive measures to reduce crime and disorder within assigned patrol areas.
Calls for Service and Emergency Response
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for service.
- Assesses situations to determine appropriate actions, resources, and equipment needed.
- Provides assistance during emergencies, including accidents, fires, medical incidents, and natural or man-made disasters.
- Administers first aid and lifesaving measures until relieved by medical personnel.
Arrest and Custody Procedures
- Makes lawful arrests based on observed violations, probable cause, or warrants.
- Advises individuals of their rights in accordance with the Miranda decision.
- Searches persons, vehicles, and property incident to lawful arrest or with consent.
- Transports or ensures the safe transport of prisoners in accordance with policy.
- Uses approved force options when necessary and in compliance with use-of-force guidelines.
Criminal Investigations
- Conducts preliminary investigations of crimes and incidents.
- Secures and protects crime scenes to preserve evidence.
- Identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence and maintains chain of custody.
- Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Prepares investigative reports and documents findings.
- Conducts follow-up investigations as assigned.
Courtroom and Legal Responsibilities
- Prepares cases for court, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Testifies in court and provides depositions regarding incidents within the officer’s knowledge.
Community Policing and Public Interaction
- Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and concerns in a professional manner.
- Participates in community meetings, outreach activities, and crime prevention initiatives.
- Refers individuals to appropriate public or social service resources as needed.
Communication and Coordination
- Communicates effectively with dispatch, supervisors, fellow officers, and other agencies via radio, written reports, and direct contact.
- Shares information regarding crime trends, suspicious activity, and public safety concerns.
Equipment and Resource Management
- Maintains, inspects, and demonstrates proficiency in the use of all issued equipment, including firearms, radios, vehicles, restraints, and safety gear.
- Ensures equipment is properly secured, functional, and reported if damaged or missing.
Training and Professional Development
- Participates in required in-service, roll-call, and specialized training.
- Maintains required certifications and qualifications.
Administrative Duties and Reporting
- Prepares accurate, timely, and comprehensive reports, citations, and documentation.
- Maintains records in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements.
Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Upholds departmental values, ethical standards, and professional conduct.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and impartial enforcement of the law.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and protected information.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
- Must have successfully completed or in the process of completing the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC)–certified police academy.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license
- Must possess a clean driving record
- Must pass a Comprehensive background check.
Knowledge of:
- basic law enforcement principles, practices, and procedure.
- applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- constitutional law and criminal procedure, including arrest, search and seizure, and use-of-force standards.
- patrol operations, radio communications, and dispatch protocols.
- traffic laws, accident investigation basics, and traffic enforcement techniques.
- preliminary criminal investigation methods and report writing standards.
- crime scene security, evidence identification, collection, preservation, and chain-of-custody requirements.
- arrest procedures, prisoner handling, transport, and detention protocols.
- use-of-force decision-making models and de-escalation techniques.
- officer safety practices, defensive tactics, and situational awareness.
- courtroom procedures, rules of evidence, and proper testimony techniques.
- community policing principles and effective police-community relations.
- conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques.
- first aid, CPR, and basic emergency response procedures.
- departmental equipment, firearms, vehicles, radios, and safety gear.
- crime prevention strategies and patrol area characteristics.
- ethical standards, professionalism, and accountability in law enforcement.
- cultural awareness and respectful interaction with diverse populations.
Skill in:
- preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
- skill in the use and operation of all assigned equipment to include police vehicles, emergency equipment, firearms, restraint devices, technical equipment and basic first aid equipment.
Ability to:
- mediate disputes between diverse groups of people.
- articulate while testifying in court or other legal proceedings.
- write routine reports and correspondence.
- speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
- interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- recall rapidly and accurately names, faces and details of incident.
- understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- deal courteously and firmly with the general public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- respond calmly during emergencies.
- solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- use physical strength of arms and legs to climb up and over or to jump over, across, ascend, or descend large obstacles.
- pursue suspects on foot for a sustained period while bearing duty equipment.
- subdue suspects in a physical confrontation bearing duty equipment.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
This is a full-time, permanent position designated as essential. Work schedules are determined by management and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and City-Sponsored events, as operational needs dictate. Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, including psychological, polygraph, medical, and drug screenings. The salary range is $48,996 to $58,240 per year commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume by the closing date of September 3, 2026.
Applications will be submitted to management throughout the opening period for review and consideration.
The City of Glenarden is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and professional work environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $48,996.00 - $58,240.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
