Cambridge - Police Officer

Job Overview

Department Cambridge Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Job TitlePolice Officer
SalaryStarting: $52,000
Deadline Jun 1, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration FeeDorchester County Area Residents: $0.00
Non-Residents: $35.00
Contactrhinson@cambridgepd.org
Location Cambridge, MD
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Job Announcement

Cambridge Police Department, MD Police Jobs

CAMBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS

 Applicants can be rejected from the hiring process for the following reasons:

  • Felony arrests or a pattern of misdemeanor arrests
  • Convicted of driving while under the influence or intoxicated
  • Serious Motor Vehicle Violations
  • Abuse of Drugs
  • Negative Employment Patterns
  • Adverse information on Background Investigation
  • Pending Legal Action (Civil or Criminal)
  • Falsifying information on application or any other official document

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Uniformed Preventive Patrol
  • Crime Prevention Activities
  • Responding to call for service
  • Conducting preliminary investigations of crimes and incidents
  • Arrest and processing of prisoners
  • Traffic direction and control
  • Traffic Accident and Investigation
  • Maintain Public Order
  • Development of positive relationships with the public
  • Completing Police Reports / Filing Criminal Charges

SALARY

  • Starting Salary is $52,000.00
  •  
  • Maryland Certified Officer starting Salary is Negotiable, based on experience.

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MD

  • Population for the city of Cambridge 12,620
  • Serving an area of 12.64 square miles
  • Current openings for Entry Level / Certified positions
  • Police Department Calls for service - average 40,000 per year
  • Cambridge is a small water front community located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
  • Cambridge Police Department is comprised of 48 Sworn officers and 12 Civilian employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education
  • Height and Weight in Proportion
  • Must be in good physical condition as determined by a physical examination
  • Must have good vision 20/20 (can be corrected)
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid Maryland driver’s license
  • Good driving record (must have no more than four current points)
  • Once the above qualifications are met a thorough background investigation will be conducted

HIRING PROCESS

  • Initial Application Process
  • Successful Completion of the Department Physical Agility Testing
  • Successful Completion of the Departments CID Interview
  • Successful Completion of a Background investigation
  • Successful Completion of a Polygraph Examination
  • Successful Completion of a Psychological testing
  • Score well on the Applicant Interview Board
  • Successful completion of the Chief’s Interview
  • Successful Completion of Medical and Drug Testing
  • Academy training

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

www.PoliceApp.com/CambridgeMD

 The City of Cambridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to rhinson@cambridgepd.org


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