Police Officer I (Eligibility List)

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICANTS The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for entry level police officer candidates The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is seeking highly motivated men and women for Police Officer positions. Rockville City Police Officers perform routine service and law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments. Work may be performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard work. The Rockville City Police Department provides law enforcement-related services to approximately 70,000 residents; responsibility is shared with the Montgomery County Department of Police. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and utilize partnerships to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods. Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for employment as a police officer, you must be able to meet the following standards: Be a United States citizen; or, a permanent legal resident of the US and an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces who has applied to obtain US citizenship and the application is still pending approval. Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland. Be age 21 at the time of your graduation from the police academy Possess a valid driver’s license Be able to pass a written police examination Possess good moral character able to withstand an in-depth background investigation, including polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen. Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training CommissionApplicants may be disqualification from the process, at any time, for any of the reasons listed below. This list is not all-inclusive – possible reasons for disqualification are: Poor work history Poor driving record Felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction carrying a sentence of imprisonment for one year Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution Falsification of any application documents Inability to complete COMAR requirements set forth in the selection process Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Complete the Online Application The application process for entry level police officers and Lateral/Certified police officers is ongoing. Applications must be fully completed and filed by the posted online closing date. Check out Government Jobs regularly for a list of open positions and apply online. Written Examination for Entry Level Applicants After completing the online applications, entry level applicants who are selected will be notified of a date and time for the written examination. The day of examination, you will be required to bring a valid state driver’s license. The written examination is by invitation only and you must receive a score of 70% or higher to pass the exam. Physical Agility Test A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry level and lateral. You must receive a minimum passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test as required by the Maryland Police Training Commission. Requirements: Climb over a barrier Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet Run a distance of at least 300 feet Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes and 20 seconds 18 push-ups in 1 minute 27 sit-ups in 1 minute Interview and Background Check Selected candidates will be invited to interview with a selection panel. You must submit to a complete background check. Screenings Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological screening. All screenings are scheduled separately. Chief’s Interview The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief. Offer of Employment Contingent offer of employment will be presented upon completion of the employment testing including: medical and physical screening, drug screening, psychological evaluation and polygraph test. Training and Probationary Period The police officer position has a 12-month probationary period effective the date of successful completion of all mandated police training. Training includes: <br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; te