Police Officer Positions
The Elkton Police Department (EPD) is a progressive, full-service agency committed to excellence in policing and service to the community. The selection and retention of qualified and highly motivated police officers are essential to the EPD mission. Elkton Police Department personnel enjoy competitive compensation and operate in an interactive team environment. Interested in taking an active role in determining the quality of life in a rapidly growing community? If so, please use this page as an introduction to the EPD and our selection process.
We seek individuals who can fit into an enthusiastic, achievement-oriented team committed to providing our town with excellence in policing. You must be versatile and adaptable. As a police officer you will interact with people in a wide variety of circumstances, which at times, may be highly unpredictable. Good judgment and exemplary behavior are essential.
The duties of a Police Officer are varied. Your assignment may range from regular patrol to working on community problems such as youth gangs or drug violations in the neighborhood. A significant part of police work is community relations, and a large percentage of a Police Officer's time is spent dealing directly with citizens.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Age 21
- U.S. Citizen
- High School Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma
- Valid Drivers License
- High Moral Character
- Good Physical Condition
- Good Communication Skills
- Self-initiative
Applications
The application and integrity form should be sent to Lt. Kathleen Ford via mail or FAX to (410) 392.5294 or drop off at EPD.
Selection Process:
- Submit an Application
- Pass a written police-oriented test
- Pass a physical agility test, consisting of timed pushup/situps, sit and reach and a 1.5 mile run
- Interact with Oral Review Board
- In-depth background investigation
- Medical, psychological and polygraph exams
- Drug Screen
Already Certified?
Applicants who are already certified are exempt from the written exam and the physical agility test portion of the selecton process.
Initial Training
Non-certified Police Officers will attend a 26-week law enforcement training academy. Certified Police Officers (out of state) will attend a 6-week Maryland Comparative Compliance training course. Officers will receive a salary during training.
Benefit Summary
- Competitive Salary - Non-certified starting at $ 50,275.59 and Certified starting at $ 51,783.86
- 85% town paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- Fully paid term life insurance
- Fully paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Fully paid long term disability insurance
- Paid sick and personal leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid vacation leave on progressive scale
- 20-year pension
- Deferred compensation plan available
- Take-home car as available
- Job-related tuition reimbursement
- Patrol officers work a 12 hour shift - averaging 14 work days per month
Contact for EPD Recruiting - Lt. Kathleen Ford - kford@elktonpd.org