Job Announcement:

TANEYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief of Police

The Taneytown Police Department is currently accepting applications seeking a Chief of Police. The Department currently has a 15-member force in a growing community of approximately 8,000 residents.  Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2023.

SALARY:  $85,000 to $105,000 depending on qualification

Yearly step increments with acceptable performance evaluations.

REQUIREMENTS:

College degree in criminal justice, public administration or related field, significant professional law enforcement experience as a certified Maryland Law Enforcement Officer, including five (5) years supervisory experience; must have valid driver/operator license. Additional accredited courses in law enforcement as required.

Questions relating to the qualification requirements can be directed to James Wieprecht during business hours at (410)751-1100, Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• Maryland State L.E.O.P.S, 25-year retirement.
• Annual leave accrual 3.08 – 7.38 hours per pay period depending on years of service.
• One personal leave day.
• Sick leave accrual, 4 hours per pay period with unlimited accrual.
• Employee does not pay for HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION insurance coverage and only pays 25% of dependent coverage. Pre-loaded HRA card $7,000 - $14,000 based on dependents.
• Life insurance
• Take home vehicle program if you reside within 25 air miles.
• All equipment and uniforms provided, including yearly shoe allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Frequent training opportunities.

***The City of Taneytown is an equal opportunity employer***

Please direct questions regarding this position to jawieprecht@taneytown.org