Police Officer

CITY OF CUMBERLAND POLICE OFFICER/DETECTIVE The Cumberland Police Department is currently accepting applications for both entry level police officers as well as lateral candidates with police certification in Maryland as well as other states. Candidates with out-of-state police certification will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for eligibility for certification in Maryland. The Cumberland Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency that holds great pride in its professionalism and work ethic. Besides a patrol force, the department hosts several specialized positions such as detectives, school resource officers, canine officers, bike patrol, motorcycle patrol, tactical team, crisis negotiators, crash reconstructionist, among other assignments. Officers with the Cumberland Police Department enjoy working in a city that offers a variety of law enforcement experiences. Minimum requirements for the position of police officer are that the candidate must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma, have a valid drivers license, be in good physical condition, and be able to pass a police service background investigation. The starting salary for entry-level police officers is $53,112.00 annually. Lateral and comparative compliance candidates would receive a higher salary commensurate with experience. Police Officer benefits include paid vacation, holiday time, paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, Maryland Law Enforcement Officer Pension System, optional supplemental retirement funds program, and a take-home-vehicle program for officers who qualify. Newly hired officers, after successfully completing the police academy, and out-of-state, currently certified lateral officer applicants who successfully complete a comparative compliance academy will receive an additional $2,000 signing bonus. In addition, those who are veterans are eligible for an additional $2,000 and those who hold a bachelors degree are eligible for an additional $2,000 for a total possible signing bonus of $6,000 upon achieving Maryland certification. Newly hired police officers who were not previously employed by the Cumberland Police Department and are currently certified as a Maryland Police Officer, or Certified Officers from other states who comply with Comparative Compliance Standards, will be eligible to receive a $15,000.00 bonus; $5,000.00 payable upon hiring $5,000.00 payable after completion of 1 year of employment $5,000.00 payable after completing 3 years of employment Candidates interested in participating in the testing process must pick up an employment application and information packet at City Hall, located at 57 N. Liberty Street, Cumberland, MD. The completed employment application must be returned to City Hall by the close of business on October 6, 2026. For questions, you may also contact Lieutenant Alex Menges at View phone number on click.appcast.io, any CPD officer, or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. The Cumberland Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK Perform general duty police work in the protection of life and property designated to an area of the city on foot patrol, bicycle patrol, motorcycle patrol, and marked and unmarked patrol vehicles to prevent and/or detect the commission of crime. Enforce the city ordinances, criminal laws, motor vehicle laws, etc. Patrol Officers are responsible for the area that they patrol and provide assistance to the citizens in that area; respond to the calls and complaints of citizens and take the necessary police action; serve warrants and court papers, investigate motor vehicle accidents, and file necessary reports; gather evidence, locate witnesses, take statements, and arrest offenders if needed; and are responsible for filing neat, accurate reports concerning cases and incidents in which he/she was involved. ESSENTIAL TASKS (These are intended on y as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Patrol Officers spend a majority of their time on the street patrolling their designated areas and making patrol checks on businesses, schools, and homes. Enforce traffic laws by writing citations and warnings from the Maryland Transportation Articles. Investigate accidents and complete accident reports. Answer domestic disturbances and provide the victim(s) with the adequate information and resources needed to ensure their safety and protection. This also includes an officer stand-by when needed for spouses and/or relatives. Investigate loud nose disturbances. Investigate CDS complaints, destruction of property complaints, breaking and entering complaints, harassment complaints, robbery complaints, assault complaints, missing persons, theft complaints, and telephone misuses. Aid families and neighbors with juvenile complaints. Provide possible solutions with parents and juvenile services. Investigate unattended death complaints. Contact family members and clergy to assist with family. Take photos and contact any possible witnesses or associates of the deceased. Gather medical history and contact coroner and transportation services. Respond to suicides and attempted suicide complaints. Provide subjects who attempt suicide with the proper resources to receive help and counseling. Provide transportation to hospital for person(s) needing emergency petitions. When dealing with actual suicides, officers maintain security in the immediate area by securing scene and weapons. Gather information about the victim(s) involved. Assist other agencies. Officers are sometimes asked to provide assistance to the Cumberland Fire Department with unruly patients and family members. Maintain traffic flow during fires/fire calls. Assist other police agencies when they request assistance. Assist Western Maryland Health System security with unruly patients, visitors, and family members. Investigate suspicious activity. Officers make contact with vehicles/persons near or around closed businesses, abandoned homes, schools, and secluded areas. Walk foot patrols and attend crosswalks for school children. Respond as back-up to fellow officers' calls to ensure the safety of all. Assist District Court and Circuit Court and other allied police agencies by service of warrants and criminal summons. Process, transport, and maintain security and well-being of all prisoners. Handle alcohol violations. Assist public with various services. Some examples would include, but are not limited to: check on well-being, assist motorists with unlocking vehicle doors, assist the sick, handle lost and found property, remove animals from residences (bats, snakes, cats, dogs, etc.), answer residential and business alarms. Forward all necessary reports to the appropriate agencies. Answer phone calls and dispatch calls when current dispatchers are busy or are not at desk. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of police procedures and techniques and their appropriate application in various situations. Knowledge of basic first aid/life saving techniques. Knowledge of principles of investigation and interrogation. Knowledge of state, federal and local laws; particularly criminal law, constitutional law, motor vehicle law, departmental rules, regulations, policies. Skill in effective and proper operation and maintenance of various weaponry/equipment used in pol