Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral)

Summary

Police Officer

City of Bowie police officers are charged with maintaining order, protecting life and property, and upholding the laws of the State of Maryland and the ordinances of the City of Bowie. Must perform regularly assigned duties under General Orders.

Minimum Qualifications: • 21 years or older upon graduation from the Academy; • High school diploma or GED equivalent; • U.S. citizen; • Valid Maryland Driver's license; • Must pass physical agility test, written exam, background check, and drug screening.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly preferred

Entry-Level Rate: $30.41 per hour ($63,258.54 annually)

Lateral Officers may be eligible to start at up to $39.43 per hour ($82,009.71 annually) upon approval from the Chief of Police

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Eligible for hiring bonuses upon start of FTO

Half is paid upon start of FTO; remainder is paid upon the next hire date anniversary

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol testing employer.

The City of Bowie, Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the governmental structure.

Job Description

Police Officer

City of Bowie police officers are charged with maintaining order, protecting life and property, and upholding the laws of the State of Maryland and the ordinances of the City of Bowie. Must perform regularly assigned duties under General Orders.

Minimum Qualifications: • 21 years or older upon graduation from the Academy; • High school diploma or GED equivalent; • U.S. citizen; • Valid Maryland Driver's license; • Must pass physical agility test, written exam, background check, and drug screening.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly preferred

Entry-Level Rate: $30.41 per hour ($63,258.54 annually)

Lateral Officers may be eligible to start at up to $39.43 per hour ($82,009.71 annually) upon approval from the Chief of Police

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Eligible for hiring bonuses upon start of FTO

Half is paid upon start of FTO; remainder is paid upon the next hire date anniversary

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol testing employer.

The City of Bowie, Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the governmental structure.