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Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel

Police Officer - Lateral

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Police Officer – Lateral Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel

Position Description

$5,000 signing bonus payable upon hire

$5,000 additional bonus upon successful completion of one (1) year of service

Maximum starting salary $87,523 based on years of service and current salary

$10,000 signing bonus awarded to successful candidates

Prior MPCTC‑certified officers may transfer up to five (5) years of prior service credit into the County Police plan, provided they were separated in good standing within the last three (3) years

This is a full‑service local law enforcement position. Duties include patrol, traffic, investigations, administration, and support services. Work may require shift work, outdoor work, and exposure to dangerous conditions. The role involves protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation

Successful completion of recruit or entry‑level training and probationary period

Valid non‑commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent from another state

United States citizenship

Safety‑sensitive position subject to controlled dangerous substance and alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Completion of MPCTC recruit training and required field training objectives

Current MPCTC certification as a police officer, or certification within the last three (3) years and separation in good standing from a prior law‑enforcement agency

Full‑service law‑enforcement agency experience in the State of Maryland

Experience includes enforcing state and local criminal and traffic laws, making arrests, responding to stressful and hostile situations, and investigating traffic incidents

Selection Process Applications are evaluated based on education, experience, polygraph examination, panel interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and comprehensive medical examination. Disqualifying reasons include poor work history, poor driving record, felony convictions, falsification of application or other documents, and any other disqualifying causes determined by the Police Department or Office of Personnel.

Schedule of Critical Dates

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.: Deadline to submit application

Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13, 2026: Oral panel interview

Thursday, September 10, 2026: Start date

Information, forms, and further details available at https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/career-opportunities/lateral-police-officer-maryland-certified

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel by two times.

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