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Police Department Career Opportunities

The Annapolis Police Department was formed on June 17,1867, making it one of the oldest police departments in the State of Maryland.  With 130 sworn officers we are one of the ten largest agencies in the State.  Are you interested in a career that offers unlimited personal and professional growth and the opportunity for a variety of challenging assignments?
The Annapolis Police Department
Basic Eligibility Requirements

  • certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC)
  • within six (6) months of your 21st birthday
  • a citizen of the United States
  • graduated from high school or have obtained a State issued GED certificate
  • applicants must qualify for a Maryland driver's license.
  • have not been convicted of any felony crimes
  • have not received a dishonorable discharge from the military
  • have not used, tried or experimented with any illegal drug or narcotic within the past 36 months.

All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening conducted by a mental health professional, polygraph examination, drug testing and periodic drug screening.

Duties & Responsibilities

Police work involves considerable personal risk and requires the ability to immediately respond to emergency situations utilizing sound judgment.  Duties and responsibilities of police officers, include, but are not limited to:

  • Working rotating shifts
  • being called back to duty when an emergency has been declared
  • patrolling designated areas
  • directing traffic.
Training

All Lateral Officers will be assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) who will provide additional on the job training for a specified period of time.

Benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid vacations, holidays and sick leave
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Family Health Service Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Direct Deposit Program

Salary

  • Police Officer, $43,000.00 - $68,800.00 annually

How to Apply

The City of Annapolis Human Resources Department accepts applications on a continual basis.  Written testing, the first step in the process, is conducted periodically.  You may apply by going to the online application (Click here) or by calling the Human Resources Department at 410.263.7998 to obtain an application.

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Administrator, Tracy Davis
 at 410.263.7998; by email at tddavis@annapolis.gov or at:top

Tracy Davis
Police Recruiter Coordinator
The City of Annapolis
145 Gorman Street, 2nd Floor
Annapolis, MD 21401
tddavis@annapolis.gov
410-263-7998
410-295-7999 (Fax)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to political or religious opinion or affiliation, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or genetic information.  The City of Annapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
Steps in the Selection Process
  • Written examination
  • Pre-Screen interview
  • Physical agility test
  • Background investigation
  • Polygraph examination
  • Oral interview board
  • Conditional offer of employment
  • Physical Examination
  • Psychological evaluation