Entry Level/Lateral/Comparative Compliance Police Officer

To Apply

Now hiring entry level, lateral, and comparative compliance candidates for our fall February 2027 police academy. Successful applicants may be hired on at full salary and benefits prior to the academy starting. Follow the below link for testing information.  Click the “Join HPD” button and complete the form to be contacted by a recruiter.

Visit us at https://www.hagerstownmd.org/1350/Careers.

Lateral & Comparative Compliance Signing Bonuses

• $40,000 for current Maryland police officers, former Maryland officers who are eligible for immediate recertification, and applicants who have completed a Maryland approved entry level police training program and are eligible for immediate certification. $10,000 will be dispersed at the end of field training. $10,000 will then be dispersed at the completion of the officer's 2nd, 3rd & 4th year of service with HPD.
• $30,000 for applicants with comparable entrance level training from another state, or former Maryland officers who are eligible for recertification after comparative compliance training. $10,000 will be dispersed at the end of field training. $10,000 will then be dispersed at the completion of the officer's 2nd & 3rd year of service with HPD.

Additionally, starting salaries for lateral and comparative compliance applicants may be commensurate with prior years of service as a law enforcement officer.

The Hagerstown Police Department is a full service, progressive, community-oriented and nationally accredited law enforcement agency. We are a full-service agency serving a population of approximately 40,000 citizens. Our patrol division is comprised of three patrol shifts working 8-hour days. The Department has several specialty units such as the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Task Force, K-9, Warrant Squad, Special Response Team (SWAT), Crisis Negotiators and School Resource Officers.  In addition to the benefits listed, officers who live within the city are eligible for the take-home car program.

* Women, minorities, and military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,982 - $111,217 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Annual bilingual stipend ($1,000)
• Monthly stipend for living in the city limits ($500, $400, or $300 depending on location).

Schedule:

Starting January 2027, the patrol schedule will consist of 12-hour shifts (2 on/2 off; 3 on/2 off; 2 on/3 off) with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.