Police Officer
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: R0000688
Salary: $61,349
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is looking for an outstanding civilian to be a dedicated and driven servant for public safety as a Baltimore City Police Officer. The ideal candidate is someone who is committed to public service, constitutional policing, and making a positive impact on Baltimore communities; is a person of integrity; and has strong communication skills.
As a uniformed Baltimore Police Officer, you are assigned to patrol a neighborhood by vehicle or on foot. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including evening, weekends and holiday hours. In this capacity, you respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promote the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details. You are expected to meet all administrative requirements.
Through provided academic training, you will develop skills to:
- Assist you in maintaining your composure in high-stress situations
- Mediate and de-escalate interpersonal conflict
- Make split second-decisions
- Problem solve
You will learn:
- Constitutional policing for the 21st century
- The pathway to Baltimore communities and cultural competencies
- Federal, state and city laws, statutes and ordinances
