Baltimore County Sworn Police Officer

Starting Salary:

-Police Officer: $65,545

Benefits:

-Paid full officer salary throughout police academy

-$10,000 Hiring Bonus upon successful completion of 27-week police academy (Police Officer)

-$2,000 pilot bonus for military in addition to the $10,000 Hiring Bonus

-25-year retirement at 60%, with 3% every year after up to 100%

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

-Promotional Opportunities and career advancement to Specialized Units

-Tuition Reimbursement up $5,000 per year

-Incentives for Military Service Members and Veterans

-15 Sick Days per calendar year with no limit

-Take-home Vehicle Program for Baltimore County Residents

Police Officer:

-Must be 20 ½ or older to apply

-No Felony Convictions

-High School diploma or GED equivalent required

-Must have a valid Driver’s License

Hiring Process:

-Written Exam (Can be scheduled after the applicant applies online)

-Physical Agility (Waived for Service Members with a GO on their branch related PT Test valid within 6 months

-Personal History Statement

-Background Interview

-Polygraph

-Medical Assessment

-Stress Assessment

-Psychological Assessment

Physical Agility:

-Push-ups in a minute: 21 (male) - 11 (female)

-Sit-Ups in a minute: 31 (male) - 22 (female)

-1.5 mile run: 14:21 (male) - 17:39 (female)