The privilege of becoming a Howard County Police Officer is an endeavor requiring personal sacrifice and a commitment to ex-cellence. As an agency, we are looking for ambitious men and women seeking careers in law enforcement who are able to meet our high standards.
The Howard County Police Department offers:
- an extensive medical plan
- life insurance
- retirement plan
- deferred compensation
- tuition reimbursement
- all equipment and uniforms (including shoes)
- dry cleaning services
- vacation and sick leave
- take home police vehicles (for county residents only)
If you are interested in joining one of the most progressive police departments in the United States you must successfully complete the following:
- Written Examination
- Physical Agility Test
- Personal History Questionnaire
- Oral Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Background Investigation
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Screening
For additional information contact the Recruitment and Screening Section at
410-313-HCPD(4273) or send an e-mail:
*In cases of inclement weather on a testing date, contact 410-313-3200 to determine if testing has been cancelled*
Current Career Opportunity
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Recruitment Forms
All forms are in PDF format.
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The Police Department obtained national accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) on July 28, 1990.
For more information on CALEA and the advantages of working for an accredited agency, click on the CALEA seal.
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