Lateral/Certified Police Officer (Eligibility Listing)

CERTIFIED/LATERAL POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is 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.

1. Be a United States citizen; or,
   1. 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.
2. Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.
3. Be age 21 at the time of your graduation from the police academy
4. Possess a valid driver’s license
5. Be able to pass a written police examination
6. Possess good moral character able to withstand an in-depth background investigation, including polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.
7. Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission

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

• Climb over a barrier
• Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet
• Run a distance of at least 300 feet
• Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps
• 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

• 4-Week Comparative Compliance Training Academy (Out-of-State Laterals Only)
• 80-hour Field Training Program

• Competitive salary, signing and retention bonuses
• 12 hour permanent patrol shifts - work only 15 days a month with every other Fri, Sat & Sun off
• 4-hour minimum overtime pay for off-duty court appearances
• Take Home Car Program - up to 35 air miles from city limits
• Multilingual Pay Stipend - $3,120 annually
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement - up to $3,000 annually
• Pay differential for evening/midnight shifts
• Equipment & Uniform Allowance: In addition to initial issue, officers are allotted a $950 yearly uniform allowance
• Department Issued Work Cellphone
• Free Uniform Dry Cleaning & Alterations
• Department On-site Gym & Fitness Center
• 25-Year Pension & Roth 457 Retirement Plans
• Promotional opportunities
• Annual and sick leave
• 12 paid city holidays
• 15 days paid Military Leave
• Group Health & Life Insurance
• Annual Performance Evaluation Merit Increase*
• Annual Cost of Living Pay Adjustment*

• 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 State's Attorney's 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.