What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer, Comparative Compliance position at Anne Arundel County?
JOB
Anne Arundel County is currently accepting applications for sworn Police Officers who are currently or were previously certified in another state and eligible for Maryland certification after completing a Police Comparative Compliance training program. You are eligible to apply if you were certified as a law enforcement officer within the last three years from the date of hire to the Anne Arundel County Police Department (March 27, 2026) and you were separated in good standing from your previous law enforcement agency. Starting salary is determined by years of service and current salary. The maximum starting salary will be $83,767. A $10,000 signing bonus will be awarded to successful candidates.$5,000 will be payable upon hire$5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of one (1) year of service as an Anne Arundel County Police OfficerApplicants must have working experience with a full service police/law enforcement agency A “Full Service Law Enforcement Agency” is any agency that meets the requirements listed in Public Safety Article Title 3 – Law Enforcement Subtitle 2 - Police Training and Standards Commission Annotated Code of Maryland. Title 3-201. (d)(1) "Law Enforcement Agency" means a governmental police force, sheriff’s office, security forces, or law enforcement organization of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation that by statute, ordinance, or common law is authorized to enforce the general criminal laws of the State. This is full-service local law enforcement work in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Nature and Variety of WorkThis work involves responsibility for performing, under general supervision, duties in patrol, traffic, investigations, administration, and support services.Duties may include shift work, outdoor work, and exposure to dangerous conditions.Work requires an understanding of law enforcement work and departmental rules and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Current or past experience must contain the following job duties: Enforcing federal and/or state and local lawsEnforcing federal and/or state and local traffic ordinancesPursuing and subduing prisoners and making physical arrestsResponding to highly stressful and/or hostile situationsInvestigating traffic incidents.Testifying in court.Selection Process Applications will be evaluated based on education and experience, a polygraph examination, a panel interview, and a background investigation. The polygraph focuses on domestic violence, criminal activity, previous employment, motor vehicle/criminal record, drug/alcohol usage, and integrity/unethical acts. Applicants must also undergo a psychological evaluation and pass a comprehensive medical examination as a condition of appointment. Reasons for disqualification may include but are not limited to poor work history, poor driving record, felony conviction, falsification of application or other documents, inability to competitively complete any of the parts of the selection process, or any other disqualifying causes determined by the Police Department and/or the Office of Personnel. The following information is provided so you have key dates to plan for during the recruitment and selection process. Schedule of Critical Dates: Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.: Deadline to submit applicationMonday, August 18, 2025, through Friday, August 22, 2025: Oral Panel InterviewThursday, March 27, 2026: Start DateFlexible processing timelines will be established including hiring dates. NOTE: Additional information on the Anne Arundel County Police Department and the position of Police Officer Comparative Compliance can be found at this link: https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/career-opportunities/lateral-entry-comparative-compliance-officer-non-maryland
Anne Arundel County is currently accepting applications for sworn Police Officers who are currently or were previously certified in another state and eligible for Maryland certification after completing a Police Comparative Compliance training program. You are eligible to apply if you were certified as a law enforcement officer within the last three years from the date of hire to the Anne Arundel County Police Department (March 27, 2026) and you were separated in good standing from your previous law enforcement agency. Starting salary is determined by years of service and current salary. The maximum starting salary will be $83,767. A $10,000 signing bonus will be awarded to successful candidates.$5,000 will be payable upon hire$5,000 will be payable upon the successful completion of one (1) year of service as an Anne Arundel County Police OfficerApplicants must have working experience with a full service police/law enforcement agency A “Full Service Law Enforcement Agency” is any agency that meets the requirements listed in Public Safety Article Title 3 – Law Enforcement Subtitle 2 - Police Training and Standards Commission Annotated Code of Maryland. Title 3-201. (d)(1) "Law Enforcement Agency" means a governmental police force, sheriff’s office, security forces, or law enforcement organization of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation that by statute, ordinance, or common law is authorized to enforce the general criminal laws of the State. This is full-service local law enforcement work in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Nature and Variety of WorkThis work involves responsibility for performing, under general supervision, duties in patrol, traffic, investigations, administration, and support services.Duties may include shift work, outdoor work, and exposure to dangerous conditions.Work requires an understanding of law enforcement work and departmental rules and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Current or past experience must contain the following job duties: Enforcing federal and/or state and local lawsEnforcing federal and/or state and local traffic ordinancesPursuing and subduing prisoners and making physical arrestsResponding to highly stressful and/or hostile situationsInvestigating traffic incidents.Testifying in court.Selection Process Applications will be evaluated based on education and experience, a polygraph examination, a panel interview, and a background investigation. The polygraph focuses on domestic violence, criminal activity, previous employment, motor vehicle/criminal record, drug/alcohol usage, and integrity/unethical acts. Applicants must also undergo a psychological evaluation and pass a comprehensive medical examination as a condition of appointment. Reasons for disqualification may include but are not limited to poor work history, poor driving record, felony conviction, falsification of application or other documents, inability to competitively complete any of the parts of the selection process, or any other disqualifying causes determined by the Police Department and/or the Office of Personnel. The following information is provided so you have key dates to plan for during the recruitment and selection process. Schedule of Critical Dates: Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.: Deadline to submit applicationMonday, August 18, 2025, through Friday, August 22, 2025: Oral Panel InterviewThursday, March 27, 2026: Start DateFlexible processing timelines will be established including hiring dates. NOTE: Additional information on the Anne Arundel County Police Department and the position of Police Officer Comparative Compliance can be found at this link: https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/career-opportunities/lateral-entry-comparative-compliance-officer-non-maryland
Salary : $83,767
