About This Role
This entry-level role involves training in law enforcement practices and procedures within the Baltimore Police Department. It is suitable for individuals seeking a career in law enforcement, with no supervisory duties, and working rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Receive training in law enforcement practices and procedures
Requirements
- Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate (proof must be provided prior to the issuance of a final offer letter)
- Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management, OR have a valid Maryland ID or an equivalent out-of-state government issued ID acceptable to the Office of Risk Management
- Be at least 17 years 6 months of age at the time of appointment for hire, but no older than 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Be a United States citizen OR a permanent legal resident of the United States who (i) is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval
- Be 18 years of age upon beginning the Cadet Program
- Be able to pass an extensive background check
- Not have illegally used a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana for any purpose within 1 year (12 months)
- Not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence
- Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military
- No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
- Misdemeanors must be expunged from criminal record
- Not have been arrested for DUI within the past 5 years (60 months)
Important Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts including evening, weekend and holiday hours
- Other conditions: Minimal physical exertion
Application Process
- All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination
- The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity
- Provide complete and accurate information on your application
- Candidates for positions in this class will be fingerprinted and must undergo Federal, State and local fingerprint checks and a background investigation to include a physical examination and agility test, polygraph examination and psychological examination
- Police Cadets who successfully complete the program are required to enter the first available entry level training class as a Police Officer Trainee at the Professional Development and Training Academy (PDTA) upon reaching the age of 20 years and 6 months; failure to enter the PDTA as a Police Officer Trainee upon reaching this threshold will result in termination of employment with the BPD
- Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to drug testing
- Your license must be recorded on your application and will be verified by the appointing authority
Financial Disclosure
- This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law
About the Company
This role is with the Baltimore Police Department.
