Experienced Police Officer

The of City of Greenbelt Police Department is hiring Experienced Police Officers to make a powerful and positive impact in our community. The incumbent will be responsible for police patrol, detective, traffic or other specialized squad/unit/function on an assigned shift; or perform responsible administrative staff duties. Those holding the rank of Police Officer First Class may work independently in performing regularly assigned duties under the general orders of a higher-ranking officer. Performance is evaluated through observation, oral and written reports, and by results obtained.

Essential functions this role

• Patrols a designated area of the City by radio equipped car, bicycle or on foot, to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations;

•  Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies;

•  Writes detailed reports on police-related activities;

•  Interviews persons with complaints and makes proper disposition or directs them to the proper authorities;

• Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, arbitrates disputes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders;

• Gives advice and general information to inquiries from the public;

• Serves as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations;

• Attends periodic training classes in police methods, first aid, firearms and related subjects

• Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area;

• Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device;

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required skills and qualifications

• At least 21 years of age upon hire
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• EPO candidates must be currently or previously certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) as a Police Officer.
• Current or previous out of state police officers will have to be able to qualify for Comparative Compliance by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission. 
• Special Police Officer (SPO) certifications do not qualify as experienced police officers under this job listing

Additional Requirements

This classification requires the use of City vehicles on City business. Individual must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Some positions may require the performance of other essential functions, depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.