Police Officer I (Eligibility List)

Salary : $73,779.00 - $121,237.00 Annually
Location : Police Station - 2 West Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500128
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol Teams
Opening Date: 09/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICANTS
The Rockville City Police Department is recruiting for entry level police officer candidates

The Rockville City Police Department is a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is seeking highly motivated men and women for Police Officer positions. Rockville City Police Officers perform routine service and law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments. Work may be performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard work. The Rockville City Police Department provides law enforcement-related services to approximately 70,000 residents; responsibility is shared with the Montgomery County Department of Police. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and utilize partnerships to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods.

Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for employment as a police officer, you must be able to meet the following standards:

1. Be a United States citizen; or,
   1. a permanent legal resident of the US and an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces who has applied to obtain US citizenship and the application is still pending approval.
2. Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.
3. Be age 21 at the time of your graduation from the police academy
4. Possess a valid driver's license
5. Be able to pass a written police examination
6. Possess good moral character able to withstand an in-depth background investigation, including polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.
7. Ability to obtain and maintain minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training CommissionApplicants may be disqualification from the process, at any time, for any of the reasons listed below. This list is not all-inclusive - possible reasons for disqualification are:

1. Poor work history
2. Poor driving record
3. Felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction carrying a sentence of imprisonment for one year
4. Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution
5. Falsification of any application documents
6. Inability to complete COMAR requirements set forth in the selection process
7. Any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Chief of Police

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Complete the Online Application
The application process for entry level police officers and Lateral/Certified police officers is ongoing. Applications must be fully completed and filed by the posted online closing date.


Written Examination for Entry Level Applicants
After completing the online applications, entry level applicants who are selected will be notified of a date and time for the written examination. The day of examination, you will be required to bring a valid state driver's license. The written examination is by invitation only and you must receive a score of 70% or higher to pass the exam.

Physical Agility Test
A standard physical agility test will be administered to all applicants - both entry level and lateral. You must receive a minimum passing score in each category to successfully pass this physical fitness test as required by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
Requirements:

• Climb over a barrier
• Pull/drag a 150lb rescue doll at least 15 feet
• Run a distance of at least 300 feet
• Traverse up/down at least two flights of steps
• 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes and 20 seconds
• 18 push-ups in 1 minute
• 27 sit-ups in 1 minute

Interview and Background Check
Selected candidates will be invited to interview with a selection panel. You must submit to a complete background check.

Screenings
Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological screening. All screenings are scheduled separately.

Chief's Interview
The final step will be an interview with the Police Chief.

Offer of Employment
Contingent offer of employment will be presented upon completion of the employment testing including: medical and physical screening, drug screening, psychological evaluation and polygraph test.

Training and Probationary Period
The police officer position has a 12-month probationary period effective the date of successful completion of all mandated police training.
Training includes:
Entry Level Police Officer Candidates:

• Maryland Entry Level Police Training Academy
• 14-week Field Training Program

Salary & Benefits:
Police Officer I, Step 2 (Entry Level) - $73,779 - $121,237 Annually

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Rockville employees.

Excellent benefits and opportunities including:

• Competitive salary, signing and retention bonuses
• 12 hour permanent patrol shifts - work only 15 days a month with every other Fri, Sat & Sun off
• 4-hour minimum overtime pay for off-duty court appearances
• Take Home Car Program - up to 35 air miles from city limits
• Multilingual Pay Stipend - $3,120 annually
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement - up to $3,000 annually
• Pay differential for evening/midnight shifts
• Equipment & Uniform Allowance: In addition to initial issue, officers are allotted a $950 yearly uniform allowance
• Department Issued Work Cellphone
• Free Uniform Dry Cleaning & Alterations
• Department On-site Gym & Fitness Center
• 25-Year Pension & Roth 457 Retirement Plans
• Promotional opportunities
• Annual and sick leave
• 12 paid city holidays
• 15 days paid Military Leave
• Group Health & Life Insurance
• Annual Performance Evaluation Merit Increase*
• Annual Cost of Living Pay Adjustment*

*Annual Merit and COLA increases are based on budget approval by the Mayor and Council.

Job Functions
A Police Officer:

• Conducts assigned patrols, whether on foot or by vehicle, throughout the City for the purpose of preventing, detecting or responding to criminal acts and observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Answers calls from citizens for assistance or protection of their life and property.
• Conducts investigations and gathers evidence in cooperation with other law enforcement personnel and the State's Attorney's Office in connection with incidents of criminal activities.
• Coordinates crime scene investigations and manages resources at the scene of a crime; interviews and counsels victims; catalogues, packages, and transports evidence to the lab for examination; and locates and interviews possible witnesses.
• Writes reports and citations.
• Makes arrests of persons charged or suspected of criminal activities and does so in a manner that protects the rights of the accused, the rights and safety of the general public as well as the safety of themselves and other Officers.
• Detects violations of traffic regulations, and issues warnings and citations as necessary to insure the safety of the public and the free flow of movement on public ways.
• Responds to reports of traffic accidents, insuring the proper assistance is obtained for injured individuals and that the causes are investigated and issue appropriate citations.
• Makes inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment daily and reports any defects.
• Maintains personal equipment in proper order.
• Assists in crime prevention efforts as directed.
• Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.
• Performs various duties and tasks related to special assignments as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Click the link to view the job descriptions.

See the Benefits tab for additional information.

Applicants are highly encouraged to review the Rockville City Police Department's pages on the City website for further information.

Questions regarding the position or the Confidential Questionnaire may be directed to the Rockville City Police Department's Recruiting Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or


Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.
Summary of Employee Benefits
The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.


HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.


Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the City's dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville's retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant's salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan - The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.
LEGAL RESOURCES
Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.


LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM
The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.
PAID LEAVE

• Vacation (16 - 23 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Multilingual Stipend
• Tuition Assistance
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Credit Union and Direct Deposit
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts

For additional Health and Wellness Benefits information:
01


Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) certification?

• Yes, I am currently MPCTC certified
• Not currently, but I have held an MPCTC certification within the past 3 years
• No, I am not MPCTC certified

03


List your MPCTC certification number if applicable.
04


Are you currently or have you ever been employed by a MARYLAND police department or law enforcement agency as a law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you currently or have you ever been employed by a police department or law enforcement agency outside the State of Maryland as a law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

06


If you are currently or were previously employed as a law enforcement officer, please provide the name of the police department or law enforcement agency that you work/worked for, your police certification number, and your dates of employment. (If you have no previous experience working as a law enforcement officer, please state "N/A".)
07


Will you be ATLEAST 21 years of age at the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

09


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? (You must select one.)

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Between 30-60 college credits
• Less than 30 college credits
• I have not attended college
• Highschool Diploma or GED

10


Have you ever served in the United States military?

• Yes
• No

11


Did you receive, or do you expect to receive, an honorable discharge from the military? (CHECK "NO MILITARY SERVICE" IF YOU HAVE NEVER SERVED IN THE U.S. MILITARY.)

• Yes
• No
• No Military Service

12


Do you speak English?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you ever been terminated or discharged from a law enforcement agency due to disciplinary action or unsatisfactory performance?

• Yes
• No

14


Have you ever resigned from a law enforcement agency prior to that agency initiating termination proceedings?

• Yes
• No

15


Have you been terminated from employment on one occasion in the last year for disciplinary action or unsatisfactory performance?

• Yes
• No

16


Have you been terminated from employment on two or more occasions within the past five years due to disciplinary action or unsatisfactory performance?

• Yes
• No

17


Have you been terminated from employment on three or more occasions, regardless of time frame, due to disciplinary action or unsatisfactory performance?

• Yes
• No

18


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

19


Have you received a conviction or received deferred prosecution or received probation before judgment or received reduced charges for a DUI or DWI within three years of the date of this application?

• Yes
• No

20


Have you received two or more convictions or received deferred prosecution or received probation before judgment or received reduced charges for a DUI or DWI within your entire lifetime?

• Yes
• No

21


Have you received five or more moving violations/traffic citations in the past three years (this excludes camera citations of any type)?

• Yes
• No

22


Have you ever pled guilty or received a conviction or received probation before judgment for any felony offense as an adult?

• Yes
• No

23


Have you ever pled guilty or received a conviction or received probation before judgment for any misdemeanor offenses for which a sentence of imprisonment of one year or more was or could have been imposed as an adult?

• Yes
• No

24


Have you ever pled guilty or received a conviction or received probation before judgment for any misdemeanor offense within the last three years as an adult?

• Yes
• No

25


Have you pled guilty or received a conviction or received probation before judgment for two or more misdemeanors of any type within your entire lifetime?

• Yes
• No

26


Are you legally prohibited from possessing a firearm?

• Yes
• No

27


Have you ever received a conviction for any acts of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

28


Have you ever received a final order for protection in any state as the respondent (person the protective order was filed against)?
29


As an adult, have you ever sold any type of drug?

• Yes
• No

30


Have you ever sold any type of drug, other than marijuana?

• Yes
• No

31


Have you used any drugs in the last three years other than medications prescribed to you?

• Yes
• No

32


Have you ever used LSD?

• Yes
• No

33


Have you ever used heroin?

• Yes
• No

34


Have you ever used PCP?

• Yes
• No

35


Have you ever used cocaine or its derivatives?

• Yes
• No

36


Have you used the following drugs five or more combined times in your lifetime: psilocybin (mushrooms), hashish, steroids, or inhalants?

• Yes
• No

37


Have you used any of the drugs listed in the previous question more than once since the age of 21?

• Yes
• No

38


How did you first learn about this employment opportunity? (not a required response)

• City of Rockville Website
• RCPD Recruiting Event
• Friend or Relative
• Social Media
• Other Website
• Other

39


If you selected "Other Website," or "Other," in the previous question, please let us know how you first learned about this employment opportunity.
Required Question