Job Announcement:
Thurmont Police Department
Lateral Police Officer
Now offering $12,000 sign on bonus! (Details below)
The Thurmont Police Department is looking for dedicated and ambitious men and women interested in a career in law enforcement who are community oriented, dedicated, display high integrity, good moral character, and who want to provide the citizens of Thurmont with efficient and quality service.
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Minimum Requirements
Current Certification as a Police Officer in the State of Maryland
United States Citizen
High School Graduate or GED
Possess a valid driver’s license
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but not limited to: medical and drug screening, polygraph examination, psychological screening.
Successfully pass oral interviews
Ability to meet all standards set forth by the Maryland Police Training Commission
Ability to work rotating shifts
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Benefits
Competitive starting Salary
Receive cost of living increases as awarded by the Board of Commissioners
State of Maryland Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System ("LEOPS")
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
11 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Compensatory Leave, Military and Emergency Leave.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Uniforms and Equipment furnished to include boots or shoes
Take Home Car Program- Budget dependent
Continuing Education reimbursement- Budget dependent
Specialized Training when available
Overtime compensation
Promotion to Officer First Class after successful completion of probation. -
Reasons for disqualification from the process may include, but not limited to the following:
Unstable work history
Poor driving record
Felony conviction
Illegal drug use, purchase, sale or distribution
Falsification of any application documents
Inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process to include the background investigation.
Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police.
Salary:
Laterals (Maryland Certified) : $57,228.74 - $63,169.82 (dependent on years of experience)
Plus a $12,000 Sign On Bonus ($3,000 paid at final employment offer, $3,000 paid on hiring date each year for 3 additional years).
APPLY at: www.policeapp.com/thurmontmd
The Town of Thurmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ThurmontPolice@FrederickCountyMD.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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