What Rockville PD pays
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$121,237
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$73,779
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 1 of 7 Washington DC Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Rockville PD
Certified Police Officer (Eligibility Listing)
Rockville, MDContinuous$73,779startingPolice Officer I (Eligibility List)
Rockville, MDContinuous$73,779starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral terms4-week Comparative Compliance Training Academy (Out-of-state laterals only)
- Schedule12-hour permanent patrol shifts: Work only 15 days a month with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
- Take-home carYes
- Pension25-year pension and Roth 457 retirement plans
How Rockville PD compares nearby
All 40 Washington DC Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Rockville | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville PD | Hiring | $73,779 | — | None | |
| Gaithersburg PD | Hiring | $71,750 | −$2,029 | $5,000 | |
| Montgomery County PD | Hiring | $72,158 | −$1,621 | $20,000 | |
| Montgomery County Sheriff | Hiring | $65,969 | −$7,810 | None | |
| Chevy Chase Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Takoma Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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