Entry Level Police Officer

U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old at the time of graduation from the academy, H.S. Diploma or GED, valid driver’s license.

** No Felony or Serious Misdemeanor Convictions.

Processing Schedule:

• Written/Agility Tests
• Interview Board
• Finger Prints
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation Commences

Completion of the following Forms is required throughout the process:

1. Agility Test Medical Certification Form
2. Agility Test Legal Waiver Form
3. Agility Test Requirements

Your points of contact for this process:

Recruiter / Corporal Joshua Dubroc - (410) 222-8677
Special Investigator Ken Evans - (410) 222-8767 
Senior Special Investigator Chris Purvis - (410) 222-3156

Anne Arundel County Police Department
Personnel Section
8495 Veterans Highway
Millersville, MD 21108

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Except Holidays

We are now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. 

 Apply Here

After your application is submitted, click here to register for Physical Agility Test.

What is the starting salary?

$62,160.00 per year.  Full pay and benefits start on the first day of training.

What does the application process consist of and how long does it take?

The application process consists of submission of an online application, a written test, an agility test, an oral panel interview, a polygraph examination, and a thorough background investigation. Applicants who have successfully completed these stages, will be given a conditional offer of employment and will be subject to physical and mental health assessments. A final offer of employment may be extended upon successful completion of the physical and mental health assessments. Hiring process at the close of application date usually takes about 6 months.
 

How long is the Academy and will I have to live there?

The Police Academy training is 35 weeks and recruit officers do not live at the Academy. Training usually runs from 7am – 3pm, Monday through Friday; however, there will be adjustments to the schedule.
 

What does the agility test consist of?

All applicants will be required to successfully pass the agility test in order to be considered for the position of police officer. The test consists of a 1.5 mile run, pushups (max amount in one minute), sit-ups (max amount in one minute). The agility test is age and gender based.

To determine what the passing standards are for you, please click here.
 

What is the Drug Policy in Order to Become an Anne Arundel County Police Officer?

Applicants for employment as Police Officers are subject to the Police General Regulations adopted by the Maryland Police Training Commission through COMAR Regulation 12.04.01.16 regarding drug use and drug sales.

1. An applicant will be disqualified for the prior or current illegal use, sale, manufacture, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana.

2. Disqualifying use of one drug may be established by applying the following rules:

a. Marijuana, CBD, THC and/or hashish or hashish oil use within three years preceding the date of hire. (An applicant will not be disqualified if their use is within three years but more than one year preceding date of hire, if they agree to complete an annual CDS test to be scheduled at the discretion of the employing agency, and in accordance with COMAR 17.04.09.04, during the two years following the applicant's date of hire).

b. All opiates (Heroin, Oxycodone, fentanyl, etc.), LSD, PCP and Hallucinogens: No use permitted.

c. All other Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS): Use greater than five times under 21 years of age and use greater than one time over 21 years of age.
 

Am I required to live in Anne Arundel County?

No, there is no residency requirement to become a police officer in Anne Arundel County. 
 

I missed the application process. When will you be hiring again?

The Anne Arundel County Police Department runs Academy classes based on department staffing levels, thus frequency is subject to change. 

For questions, please call the Recruitment Hotline at (410) 222-8677 or email at joinaapolice@aacounty.org