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BALTIMORE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
601 E. FAYETTE STREET, BALTIMORE MARYLAND
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21201
410-396-2340
https://www.baltimorepolice.org/

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Updated: March 09, 2021

Classification: Police Officer

Police Officers are sworn members who are twenty-one years of age or older. As a uniformed Baltimore Police Officer, you are assigned to patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including evening, weekends and holiday hours. In this capacity, you respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promote the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details.

Testing on NTN will be open continuously. Test results will be pulled by the Baltimore City Police Department to be considered for the position. Please complete the Frontline National test through NTN and the department application located at https://www.baltimorepolice.org/careers/sworn-careers

The department requires the candidate Public Safety Self Assessments (PSSAs). You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PSSAs must be completed to be considered further in the process.

Salary Information: Starting Salary $ 53,512, Top Officers Pay $92,548

Benefits Information:

Starting yearly salary for Baltimore Police Officers is $50,440.00 Top officers can earn up to $86,397.00.
Retirement - Pension after 25 years of service is 60% of sworn member’s salary.
Excellent Health Insurance to include prescription, dental and vision.
6 month, paid, entry-level, academy training.
Pay incentives for Bachelor’s Degrees.
Equipment provided at no cost.
Option to participate in a tax-deferred, 457B retirement plan (Deferred Compensation), which can be used to supplement income upon retirement.
Additional vacation leave is available to members who do not use
Military Veterans who have served 3 years of active duty can retire at (22) years at 60%.
15 days of paid annual military leave for members of the Active Reserves and National Guard.
Eligible to receive full Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits while completing the 35-week academy.

Department Overview: The Baltimore Police Department is dedicated to upholding the Constitution and enforcing laws in a fair, impartial and ethical manner. We commit to creating and maintaining a culture of service that builds trust and legitimacy in all communities, values the sanctity of human life, and provides for the safety and well-being of all.

Area Information: Baltimore City is 92.1 square miles.

Population: The BPD is the 8th largest municipal police force in the United States, staffed by nearly 3,100 civilian and sworn personnel. The Department's jurisdiction covers Maryland's largest city, with a population of 614,000.

Job Requirements

Age: At least 20 year and 9 months at time of application

US Citizen: Must be a U.S Citizen

High School Grad/GED: Minimum required education is a GED/ High school Diploma

Valid MARYLAND State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Hiring Process:
Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Baltimore Police Officer:

On-Line Application
Frontline National Exam
Physical Agility Test
In-Person Interview
Background Investigation
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Physical Examination

Disqualifiers (Not all inclusive):

Driving Record: not to exceed three (3) points

Poor Driver’s Record

DWI/DUI conviction within the last 5 Years

Military Record: Separation less than Honorable

Arrest Record: Any Felony Convictions

Currently on Parole or Probation. All misdemeanor charges must be expunged

Applicants are ineligible if they have illegally used a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana for any purpose within 3 years (36 months).

Medical History: Must be mentally and physically qualified

Integrity: Being truthful is utmost important; telling a lie or altering the truth at any stage of the process will disqualify your current and any future applications

Additional Information:

Baltimore City Police written examination is offered through the National Testing Network at testing centers locally and around the United States.

Hardship waivers are available as needed.
The cost for the examination is free for Baltimore City residents*.
Maryland residents outside the City of Baltimore will receive a reduced rate at half the cost.

Baltimore City Residents: Signing up to take the National Testing Network Exam is Free. Maryland Residents outside of the City of Baltimore will receive a reduced rate at half the cost when they sign up for the National Testing Network Frontline Exam.

Out of State Residents: You have the opportunity to take the National Testing Frontline Exam where you live. There are over 30 testing locations throughout the country. Pick a testing time, date, and location that is convenient for you. Sign up for National Testing Network Exam and start your process.

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