School Resource Officer - Lateral Police Officer

School Resource Officer — LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS

UP TO $76,058 STARTING SALARY

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Opening Date: October 16, 2025 — Open Until Filled

Starting pay ranges from $65,021 to $76,058 based on previous years of service.

The Aberdeen Police Department is seeking a dedicated and community-oriented School Resource Officer (SRO) to serve within the city’s public schools. This full-time position will focus on fostering a safe and positive learning environment through proactive engagement, mentorship, and collaboration with school staff, students, and families.

Applicants who already possess Maryland SRO certification are highly encouraged to apply. However, the department will provide full School Resource Officer training to qualified candidates who are already certified law enforcement officers.

Eligible candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold current Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) certification as a police officer, or
• Possess an out-of-state law enforcement certification that qualifies for comparative compliance through the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

The selected officer will represent the Aberdeen Police Department in the school community, emphasizing safety, trust, and educational support while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

The City of Aberdeen is accepting applications for experienced Police Officers with MPCTC certification. In-state and out-of-state applicants accepted. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application!

The City of Aberdeen is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• Applicants will be notified to confirm selection process dates and times.
• Applicants must pass each step in the process before proceeding to the next step.
• Candidates who do not pass each step may reapply after one year, if there is an open position.
• Candidates who pass each step in the process, but are not selected, will be placed on a 1-year eligibility list for future positions.
• Expected duration of the Selection Process is three (3) weeks to two (2) months from the date of the successful applicant’s first test/examination.

Candidates must successfully complete the required training and probationary period and must pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and emotional and psychological fitness examination. As well as meeting the following requirements:

• A citizen of the United States
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• A valid Maryland State driver's license
• Responsible for protecting citizens and property. Patrols assigned areas, responds to calls, enforces laws, makes arrests, issues citations, and occasionally testifies in court cases.
  
  Police Officers may be required to work overtime as necessary with little or no notice; must be able to adapt to changes in working conditions such as schedules (nights, weekends, and holidays), changing shift configurations, and variables of weather; may be required to use deadly force; and must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others. Candidates must be of good moral character and emotionally stable.

Responsibilities

• Collects, preserves, and processes evidence; performs searches; detains suspicious vehicles and persons; arrests when probable cause exists; and searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes people
• Interacts with citizens while on patrol; establishes rapport and good relations to foster law enforcement objectives.
• Enforces traffic laws and parking regulation; investigates accidents and, as required, renders first aid to victims.
• Corrects hazardous situations as appropriate.
• Conducts investigations by obtaining information by interviewing witnesses; gathering and preserving evidence; performing arrests as appropriate.
• Identifies community problems and possible solutions by attending community meetings or by other appropriate means.
• Ensures reports, warrant applications, and other legal documents are prepared accurately and on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Testifies in court, as required.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude and appearance at all times when performing any official duty, to reflect positively on the Officer, the Department and the public in general.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be certified by MPCTC as a Police Officer in good standing.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and emotional and psychological fitness examination
• Valid Maryland state driver's license or ability to obtain Maryland state driver's license.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.