This is a Full-Time, Permanent, Safety-Sensitive position with the Anne Arundel County Police Department.A $20,000 signing bonus will be awarded to successful candidates.

• $1,000 will be payable upon hire
• $4,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of the Police Academy
• $5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of one (1) year of service as an Anne Arundel County Police Officer
• $5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of the two (2) year of service as an Anne Arundel County Police Officer
• $5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of the third (3) year of service as an Anne Arundel County Police Officer

This is responsible local law enforcement work in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances.This work involves responsibility for performing, under general supervision, duties in patrol, traffic, investigations, administration, and support services. Duties may include shift work, outdoor work, and exposure to dangerous conditions. This position requires an understanding of law enforcement work and departmental rules and procedures.(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).Safe operation of a motor vehicle during day and night time hours and in all types of weather while simultaneously observing people, places and things.Standing, sitting, walking and driving for prolonged periods of time.Responding to highly stressful, hostile, and dangerous situations, quickly assessing the situation, and taking action to reduce the danger and hostility.Pursuing and subduing prisoners; controlling uncooperative individuals both orally and, when necessary through physical restraint; physical confrontations using minimum force necessary to affect arrest.Responding to the scene of land or water accidents; performing the proper and necessary rescue functions; administering first aid; directing traffic; and performing other activities during day and night hours and in all types of weather and environments under unpredictable conditions.Work requires overtime, shift work, and standby when necessary.Qualify, after training, with firearms (handgun and shotgun).Qualify, after training, in self-defense skills.Completion of written reports.Use of police radio to communicate.Lift or drag an object (such as a human being); stretch, bend, crawl, run, jump, and perform other job related physical activities.Overt as well as casual (and at times, covert) observation of people, places, and things during day and night time and in all types of weather while patrolling on foot or in vehicle. Includes distinguishing colors of vehicles, clothing or other objects.Hear and recognize sounds and voices associated with emergency situations and take proper measures to react and respond to audio information.Responding to calls for service from citizens; meeting and interviewing citizens in their homes, places of business, on the street or wherever required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to learn and apply police/law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment in daily work situations.Ability and willingness to perform work under adverse and at times dangerous conditions, in unpleasant environments, during daytime and nighttime hours, and for extended periods of time.Ability to operate motor vehicles and, after training, police issued equipment.Ability to read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, written and/or oral instructions or orders.Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, other employees and the public.Ability to meet the selection standards promulgated by the County and the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.Graduation from high school; successful completion of recruit training and probationary period; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. NOTES: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by July 3, 2025. U.S. Citizenship is required. This is a Safety-Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.NOTE: This position requires a thorough background investigation, as well as, a medical and psychological evaluation.SELECTION PROCESS: Please fill out the applicant card by clicking on the following link here: web page. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience, score on the entry level written exam, physical agility test, panel interview, background investigation, and a polygraph examination. The polygraph primarily focuses on domestic violence, criminal activity, previous employment, motor vehicle/criminal record, drug/alcohol usage, and integrity/unethical acts. After a conditional offer of employment, applicants must undergo a psychological evaluation and pass a comprehensive medical examination as a condition of appointment. Reasons for disqualification may include, but are not limited to: poor work history, poor driving record, criminal activity, falsification of application or other documents, failure to meet physical standards, inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process, or any other disqualifying causes determined by the Police Department and/or the Office of Personnel. SCHEDULE OF CRITICAL DATES: PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:Applicants are required to pass the physical agility test to move forward in the process. Applicants may take the physical agility both times it's offered to successfully obtain the required minimum passing score. The physical agility test is being administered on the following dates:LOCATION: Charles B. Butch Troyer Training Center, 3737 Elmer F. Hagner Lane, Davidsonville, MD 21035DATES: (Physical Agility Only)Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 11:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 11:00 am To register for the physical agility test, please click on the following link and follow the prompts on the page: web page.A government-issued identification and signed Physical Agility Medical and Legal Waivers must be presented at the test site in order to participate in the physical agility. These documents can be found on this web page.NOTE: You will be expected to complete a sit up test, push up test and a one and a half (1.5) mile run. Please consider the weather when preparing for the test. Dress appropriately and comfortably to participate in the physical agility test. You should bring water with you to the test site. Applicants are eligible to take the Physical Agility Test both times it's offered.To learn more about the physical agility test and the Anne Arundel County Police Department, visit this web page.ENTRY LEVEL WRITTEN EXAM:The Police Officer Entry Level Written Exam is a general aptitude test. There are no study materials. The entry level test is being administered on the following dates:LOCATION: Charles B. Butch Troyer Training Center, 3737 Elmer F. Hagner Lane, Davidsonville, MD 21035DATES: (Entry Level Written Exam Only)Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 9:00 am (doors open at 8:30 am)Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 9:00 am (doors open at 8:30 am)**Applicants are required to pass both the entry level written exam and physical agility test to move forward in the process.**Unlike the Physical Agility Test, you can only attempt the entry level written exam ONCE during this recruitment.IF YOU PASSED THE POLICE WRITTEN EXAM IN JULY 2022, OCTOBER 2022, APRIL 2023, AUGUST 2023, OR JANUARY 2024; OR YOU PASSED THE DEPUTY SHERIFF I (ENTRY LEVEL) WRITTEN EXAM WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS, YOU MUST APPLY AGAIN FOR THIS RECRUITMENT; however, you will NOT need to retake the written exam.APPLICATION DEADLINE:Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM: Application deadlineSTARTING DATE:Thursday, November 7, 2024: Applicants receiving final offers for employment can anticipate being hired on about this date. GENERAL NOTICES:Flexible processing deadlines will be established during the process. All notices are sent via e-mail so please check your inbox regularly, keep your e-mail address up to date with us, and make sure that notices sent from Anne Arundel County do not inadvertently go to your spam mailbox. Questions or concerns about this announcement, please contact the Office of Personnel at (410) 222-7595. To speak with a Police Recruiter, please call (410) 222-8677 or email JoinAAPolice@aacounty.org with general inquiries.