Howard County Police Department: Recruiting

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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 canceled. *

Frequently Asked Questions

Sample Test for Police/Cadet Applicants

Current Career Opportunity

Police Officer (Entry Level)

Lateral Police Officer

Recruitment Video

Short Version (:30)

Extended Version (6:40)

Recruitment Forms

*UPDATED FORM* Mandatory Physical Testing Authorization Form

All forms are in PDF format.

If you do not have a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download the latest version by clicking on the Adobe Icon

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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