Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral)

cityofbowie· Police
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📍 Bowie, Maryland, United StatesFull Time

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ENTRY LEVELS RECEIVE $15,000 HIRING BONUS*

LATERAL OFFICERS RECEIVE $20,000 HIRING BONUS*


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: $29.82 per hour ($62,018.18 annually)

***LATERAL OFFICERS may be eligible to start at up to $38.66 per hour ($80,401.68 annually) upon approval from the Chief of Police
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
All applicants must click "Apply for this Job" to submit an application.


*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.

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Where is the Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) position at cityofbowie located?
This Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) role at cityofbowie is based in Bowie, Maryland, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) role at cityofbowie full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) role in the Police department at cityofbowie.
Which team or department does the Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) at cityofbowie belong to?
This Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) position is part of the Police department at cityofbowie. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) job at cityofbowie posted?
This Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral) position at cityofbowie was posted on Jul 5, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Police Officer (Entry Level and Lateral)
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