POLICE OFFICER ***$10,000 HIRING BONUS***

Department:

Police Department

Compensation:

$60,000 - $80,000 - competitively matched based on experience & training

Hours:

12 hour rotating day and evening shifts (pitman schedule) with every other weekend off

Deadline:

Continuous

Position Objectives:

The Town of Hampstead is now hiring for full-time Police Officers. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits. Our Police Department is committed to providing high-quality law enforcement and community policing to local residents and businesses. We welcome entry-level and current MPCTC-certified officer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of police duties essential to the preservation of law and order in the Town of Hampstead; ensures public safety; controls traffic, and responds to calls for service; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 21 Years of Age
  • U.S. Citizen
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful applicants must be capable of passing an oral interview and comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph test & psychological screening, as well as a physical & drug screen.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Entry-Level Applicants - none

Certified Applicants - Current MPCTC certification as a Police Officer in accordance with the Article 41, Section 4-201 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 
  • Short & Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Law Enforcement Officer Pension System (LEOPS)
  • All Uniforms & Equipment Provided
  • Rotating 12-hour Shifts (day and evening) with Every Other Weekend Off
  • Take-Home Vehicle Program with Off-Duty Use
  • Shift Differential
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
  • Paid Specialized Training Opportunities and Specialty Assignments
  • Gym-membership Reimbursement

More Information:

Applications are available online (see link below), and paper copies are available at the Hampstead Police Department and Town Hall. Completed applications may be returned via mail, email, or fax to:
 

Judy Rang, SHRM-CP

Director of Human Resources

Town of Hampstead Town Office

1034 South Carroll Street

Hampstead, MD 21074

Telephone: 410-239-7408

Fax: 410-239-6143

Email: jrang@hampsteadmd.gov