Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER - Opened Until Filled

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

REQUIRED: COMPLETION OF THE MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION POLICE ACADEMY.

ENTRY LEVEL CANDIDATES: MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION POLICE ACADEMY.

LATERAL OFFICERS: MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THEIR CURRENT AGENCY OR HAVE LEFT THEIR PREVIOUS AGENCY IN GOOD STANDING AND MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION POLICE ACADEMY.

OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS: (VA, PA, DE and NJ) You must be able to meet Maryland certification through the Maryland Police Training Commission by completing comparative compliance training. Your resume/application must include proof of state certification or academy completion (PA applicants; ACT 120 meets MD compliance requirements). Attention Police Academy students do not wait until after graduation, backgrounds take 4-6 weeks to complete.

The City of Mount Rainier requires proof of vaccination.

**Unvaccinated employees are required to undergo weekly COVID-19 Testing. **

The Historic City of Mount Rainier, MD is a residential community sitting on the border of Washington DC and Prince George’s County, MD. Serving 8,000 residents, the community is a small urban oasis of historic homes and unique shops.

The Mount Rainier Police Department has immediate openings for entry level to experienced (Maryland certified police officers at the rank of officer or police officer first class) or a person pending or able to be certified by comparative compliance* training from the Maryland Police Training Commission. Vacancies are open until filled.

*Candidates with two to three years as a Sworn Police Officer are preferred.

*Certified laterals and bilingual (English/Spanish) individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate: Candidates will have good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity, with a strong desire to serve a diverse community. Candidates must have the ability to: make quick, independent decisions, handle simultaneous tasks under pressure. Specific duties required of the candidate include receiving and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.

Typical responsibilities include: responding to calls, maintaining order in an assigned patrol area, enforcing criminal and traffic laws mandated by the State and local laws and ordinances; report writing, courtroom presentation of cases, and providing excellent service to the residents of the City of Mount Rainier.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Qualifications:

The minimum candidate qualifications include must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years of age, have H.S. diploma/G.E.D., possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check. The following are preferred candidate qualifications: certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.  A Criminal and personal history background required including truth verification test, credit report, criminal history and activity, driving record.

Compensation commensurate with experience and education.  

Safety Hazards:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a field environment in various weather conditions:

This position involves potential exposure to and requires the employee to function in the presence of:

All and extreme weather conditions.

All and extreme lighting conditions--daylight and night light, with and without artificial light available, indoors and outdoors.

Fire, smoke, chemical leaks/spills--in close proximity as necessary to provide emergency services.

Personal danger, including but not limited to:

               *        armed and/or dangerous persons/animals.

               *        persons and/or articles with contagious/communicable diseases.

               *        persons under the influence of drugs/alcohol, suffering from mental disorders or emotional

                        distress.

               *        hazards associated with emergency driving, traffic control and working in and around traffic.

               *        hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters.

 

The incumbent in this position is considered an "Essential" employee and will be required to report for work during natural/manmade disasters, and during special operations as assigned. "Essential" employees are expected to report or remain at work when other City employees are granted administrative leave.

Bloodborne Pathogens:  

The duties of Police Officer include the handling of evidence which may contain a risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contact with persons who may have contagious/communicable diseases and providing initial emergency responder first aid care to injured persons.

Incentives:

Take home police vehicle.

Bi-lingual pay.

Maryland State Retirement (ACPS).

Health Insurance (includes prescription and dental coverage) – Employee only coverage is at no cost to the employee.

Uniforms and equipment provided.

12 days annual leave for new employees and one personal day.

Holiday pay at double time hourly salary rate.

Shift Differential.

Court pay minimum of two hours at overtime rate.

Competitive promotion process.

EEO Statement:

The City of Mount Rainier provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Mount Rainier complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits

The City of Mount Rainier offers an excellent benefits package which includes participation in the MD State Retirement System with an employer match, $20,000 complimentary basic Life/AD&D insurance for fulltime employees after 90 days, vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of hire (eligibility to use vacation after 3 months and sick leave after 6 months of employment),12 paid holidays, and an annual personal day. Eligible for medical, dental, and vision on the date of hire. Flexible Spending Plan available. Optional supplemental benefits include Aflac, Pre-paid Legal/Identity Theft, and 457 plan.