What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Lateral/Experienced Officer Program position at Baltimore County?
THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR CURRENT, RETIRED CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS ONLY!
PS IV, Grade 11P
****This job announcement will close on Monday, November 30th, 2026 at 4:30 PM!*****
All interested candidates must apply at this time. Currently processing for a future Lateral/Experienced Police Officer Academy Class.
Recruit Employment Bonus
The Department will award a Recruit Employment Bonus of $15,000 for Experienced/Lateral Entry Police Officers.
The bonus will be paid in a one time, lump sum at the end of the Police Academy.
In order to be eligible for the Recruit Employment Bonus, Experienced/Lateral Entry Police Officers, are required to successfully complete the graded academic and practical portion of the County’s Experienced Officer Training Program, which occurs prior to being sworn in as a Police Officer.
You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Lateral Entry Police Officer:
- Must have current MPCTC certification or retired in good standing as a MPCTC certified officer within the last two (2) years
- Out of state applicants will be asked to have their academy provide the detailed academy curriculum that was completed with an hourly breakdown, and provide certification of successful completion of the academy.
- Must be in good standing at current agency or have retired within the past 2 years in good standing.
- Applicants who retired (or retired/resigned) in lieu of termination will not be considered.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time you submit your application;
- Must satisfactorily complete a medical examination
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and periodic drug testing
Participates in all required training, both at the Police Academy and, subsequently on-the-job, to learn the duties of and maintain the proficiency requirements for the classification of Police Officer.
- Performs general patrol duties in a vehicle and on foot.
- Detects violations of laws and ordinances, and identifies wanted vehicles and persons.
- Operates patrol vehicles.
- Uses physical exertion to perform duties.
- Intervenes in fights, disarms suspects, pursues fleeing suspects, and restrains hostile individuals.
- Assists in crowd control activities.
- Responds to emergency situations and other calls to service.
- Administers emergency medical aid.
- Extinguishes small fires.
- Conducts initial and follow up investigations of crimes and various other incidents and events.
- Protects crime scenes, and collects evidence and information.
- Conducts searches and seizures. Locates and interviews witnesses.
- Searches, restrains, transports, and guards persons.
- Serves warrants and summonses.
- Conducts surveillance.
- Arrests and detains persons.
- Identifies and determines possible solutions to community crime problems.
- Attends and participates in community meetings.
- Performs security surveys.
- Establishes rapport with the public.
- Mediates disputes.
- Advises victims, suspects, and the general public of rights and processes.
- Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suspects attempting suicide, and in hostage situations.
- Communicates effectively over law enforcement radio channels and through computer networks.
- Prepares investigative and administrative reports and forms, arrest warrants and statements of charges using appropriate grammar and math.
- Prepares detailed case documentation and presents testimony in court.
- Enforces traffic laws and ordinances, and investigates traffic accidents.
- Operates various types of radar and breathalyzer equipment.
- Administers roadside sobriety tests.
- Arranges for blood or other chemical tests.
- Directs traffic.
- Executes motor vehicle stops. Issues criminal and traffic citations.
- Inspects and maintains all assigned equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and clothing. Uses deadly weapons.
Conducts investigations of a specialized nature, including homicide, vice, narcotics, arson, auto theft, robbery, family and sex crimes. Provides specialized operational support to field units such as the hostage negotiation, tactical, canine and marine units. Police Officers working in specialized units may testify as expert witnesses. Provides administrative and technical support throughout the Department. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Age Requirement
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
Physical Requirements
Applicants are subject to a medical examination. Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. A medical examination will be used to determine physical fitness for duty.
Character Requirements
Applicants must subject to a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and drug test. Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable and are subject to periodic drug testing.
Citizenship Requirements
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of application.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions.
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Upon completion of the academy training, officers will be assigned to a precinct or traffic post at the discretion of the Police Department.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing, and the operation of vehicles and firearms. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities, and conditions such as adverse weather and armed and dangerous persons.
Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, psychological and polygraph examination, and fingerprinting.
Salary : $76,362 - $91,060