Top 11 Detective Jobs in Columbia Md

Police Cadet
Montgomery County Government —Gaithersburg, MD
- $28.82 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school
- No experience needed
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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LP Detective (Towson MD)
Marshalls —Towson, MD
- $15.25 - $20.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Loss Prevention Detective
TJ Maxx —Lanham, MD
- $15.00 - $20.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Asset Protection Detective, Full Time - Chevy Chase
Bloomingdale’s —Chevy Chase, MD
- $18.98 - $29.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
FT Loss Prevention Detective (Multi-Unit) Cockeysville & Gaithersburg MD
Marshalls —Cockeysville, MD
- $15.25 - $20.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Asset Protection Officer, Towson Town Center - Part Time
Macy’s —Towson, MD
- $15.00 - $22.08 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
Asset Protection Detective, Mall At Prince Georges - Part Time
Macy’s —Hyattsville, MD
- $16.50 - $25.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Training & development
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
Retail Loss Prevention Detective - PT
Boscov's Department Store —Nottingham, MD
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Asset Protection Detective, White Marsh - Part Time
Macy’s —Nottingham, MD
- $16.50 - $25.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Training & development
- Store discount
- Paid holidays

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Police Cadet

Montgomery County Government -
Gaithersburg, MD

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$28.82 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Loan repayment program
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
On-the-job training
Parental leave
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Some college
Social media post writing
Traffic control safety protocols
No experience needed
High school diploma or GED
Phone customer support
Non-CDL Class C
Community policing
Entry level
Law enforcement

Full Job Description

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The salary for this position will be $28.82 per hour worked

Cadets will work 20 hours per week Cadets participating in the program receive a salary of $28.82 per hour. Cadets will receive leave benefits; to include:

paid holiday leave
healthcare benefits.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 800 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Start Your Law Enforcement Career Today

The Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking highly motivated and community-focused individuals to join our team as POLICE CADETS (The Cadet Academy will run from December 28, 2026 - January 16, 2027). This is an excellent opportunity for college students who are passionate about public service and interested in pursuing a future career as a Montgomery County Police Officer.

We are seeking candidates who are at least 18 years old, currently enrolled in college or university full-time, and maintaining continuous progress towards earning an Associate or higher. If you are passionate about pursuing a future career as a Police Officer, we encourage you to consider joining us as a Police Cadet

What You'll Be Doing

What You'll Be Doing

The Police Cadet Program serves to identify and select qualified individuals contemplating a career in the field of law enforcement and provide them with career orientation and first-hand experience to better prepare them to become a Montgomery County Police Officer when they reach the minimum age requirement. However, a Cadet position is not a guarantee that the individual will be hired as a Police Officer Candidate.

Cadets work 20 hours a week performing a variety of hands-on administrative, technical, and other tasks supporting the functions, services, and operations of the Department while gaining insight and awareness into a law enforcement career and various phases of law enforcement. Cadets have an opportunity to work directly with, assist, and observe sworn and civilian personnel to experience the challenges and personal rewards of a career in law enforcement.

Receives on-the-job training in numerous assignments including, but not limited to:
Responds to questions received on the phone and/or at public information counter.
Receives and issues police uniforms and equipment.
Takes fingerprints.
Receives and stores stolen property.
Assists detectives with active investigations
Directs traffic.
Prepares and files elementary reports.
Tags vehicles resulting from abandoned vehicle complaints.
Attends college classes and Police Department training sessions as required.
Assists department personnel with community policing and community outreach activities
Prepares informational posts for the department's social media page
Performs related duties as required.

Applicants must have the ability to:

Pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the MCPD. (8 week process)
Pass a a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: None

Education: Completion of High School

Equivalency: None

Other: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must be at least 18 years old

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Currently enrolled in college or university full-time, and maintaining continuous progress towards earning an Associate or higher
Prior or current Internship with a Law Enforcement Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at [email protected]. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

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Police Cadet

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Loss Prevention Detective

Asset Protection Detective, Full Time - Chevy Chase

FT Loss Prevention Detective (Multi-Unit) Cockeysville & Gaithersburg MD

Asset Protection Officer, Towson Town Center - Part Time

Asset Protection Detective, Mall At Prince Georges - Part Time

Retail Loss Prevention Detective - PT

Asset Protection Detective, White Marsh - Part Time

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