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Experienced/Lateral Police Officer
Salary
$65,828.00 - $81,410.00 Annually
Location
City Administrative Building
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
20260003
Department
Police Department
Division
Patrol
Opening Date
03/20/2026
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Description
The City of Hyattsville Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of
Lateral/Experienced Police Officer who exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity that blend with the City's philosophy for community-oriented policing to serve the residents of Hyattsville.
The Lateral/Experienced Police Officer provides fully proficient patrol services to the City of Hyattsville, with the responsibility of protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Hyattsville, Prince George's County, State of Maryland, and the United States.
The individual will be responsible for apprehending law violators, preventing and deterring crime, and serving as a resource to the community in identifying and resolving a variety of crime and other problems as a means of improving the quality of life.
The Lateral/Experienced Police Officer accomplishes these objectives as a member of an assigned shift and squad.
Example of Duties
- Completes, reviews, and files a variety of reports, forms, and logs ensuring their accuracy and thoroughness.
- Obtains information from a variety of sources to identify criminal behavior, motives, and activities.
- Ensures efficient and safe operations while protecting life and property.
- Maintains good interpersonal interactions and relationships with the community to facilitate strong community relations and maintain a positive image of the department.
- Provides testimony in cases and performs all required activities during the judicial process.
- Attends and participates in a variety of training sessions, courses, and presentations to develop and maintain proficiency for assigned duties.
- Prevents and takes part in the initial investigation of illegal activities, domestic disturbances, acci
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- High School Graduate
- 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Current certification through the Maryland Police Training Commission or similar certification recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission (POST), or the ability to obtain and maintain the minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission
Selection Process
- Completion & submission of a City of Hyattsville Application for Employment
- Medical Examination
- Completion and Submission of a Personal History Statement
- Background Investigation
- Truth Verification Examination
- Oral Board
- Drug Screening
- Psychological Screening
- Interview with the Chief of Police
Applicants May Be Disqualified From The Process At Any Time For Any Of The Reasons Listed Below. This List Does Not Serve To Be All-inclusive. Candidates Who Are Not Permanently Disqualified May Reapply In Six (6) Months. Possible Reasons For Disqualification Are
- Poor work history
- Poor driving record
- Felony conviction
- Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution
- Falsification of any application documents
- Inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process
- Any other disqualifying factor, as determined by the Chief of Police
Special Application Instructions – Notarized Form Required
A completed and notarized form must be submitted with your application.
Steps
- Download the form using the link below.
- Complete the form and have it notarized (notary services are available at City Building during normal business hours).
- Scan and upload the notarized form under PD Authority for Release of Information Form in the attachment section.
Important
- Applications without the required notarized form will be considered incomplete.
- Forms must be legible, complete, and properly notarized.
- Form Link: PD Authority for Release of Information Form
The City of Hyattsville offers an impressive employee benefits package, including a hiring bonus, credit for up to 10 years of experience, membership in the Maryland State Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS), a take-home vehicle program, specialty unit participation, pay incentives (specialty, skill, and language), secondary and overtime opportunities, and shift differential compensation. Employees also enjoy every other weekend off. Extensive training opportunities and partial tuition reimbursement are provided, along with comprehensive health benefits, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, dependent care benefits, and paid annual and sick leave accrual.
Benefits
- 25-year Retirement (LEOPS)
- Take Home Vehicle Program (50 air miles)
- Ability to Partake in Specialty Units
- Pay Incentives (Specialty, Skill, and Language)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Shift Differential Compensation
- Yearly Boot Reimbursement
- Secondary and Overtime Opportunities
- Every Other Weekend Off
- Expansive Training Opportunities
- Insurance (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision), including dependent care
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Are you a United States citizen
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If No to Question #1, are you a permanent legal resident of the United States who has received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, and has applied for U.S. citizenship that is pending approval
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Do you possess a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) certification
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Do you possess a valid driver's license
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Have you ever been arrested
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Are you legally prohibited from possessing a firearm
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Have you ever received a conviction for any acts of domestic violence
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense
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Have you ever received a final order for protection in any state as the respondent (person the protective order was filed against)
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As an adult, have you ever sold any type of drug
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Have you ever sold any type of drug other than marijuana
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Have you ever used LSD
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Have you ever used heroin
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Have you ever used PCP
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Have you ever used cocaine or its derivatives
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Have you used any of the following drugs a total of five (5) or more times combined in your lifetime: psilocybin (mushrooms), hashish, steroids, or inhalants
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Have you used any of the drugs listed in the previous question more than once since the age of 21
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Have you used any drugs in the last three years other than medications prescribed to you
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Explain Any Yes
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Employer City of Hyattsville (MD)
Address 4310 Gallatin Street
3rd Fl
Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Phone 301-985-5000
Website https://www.hyattsville.org/
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