Entry-Level Police Officer

July 29, 2026

The City of Hyattsville Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer who exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity that blend together with the City’s philosophy for community- oriented policing to serve the residents of Hyattsville.The Entry-Level Police Officer provides fully proficient patrol services to the City of Hyattsville, with the responsibility of protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Hyattsville, Prince George's County, State of Maryland, and the United States.The individual will be responsible for apprehending law violators, preventing and deterring crime, and serving as a resource to the community in identifying and resolving a variety of crime and other problems as a means of improving the quality of life.The Entry-Level Police Officer accomplishes these objectives as a member of an assigned shift and squad.<ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt 35px; padding: 0 0 0 5px; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Completes, reviews, and files a variety of reports, forms, and logs ensuring their accuracy and thoroughness.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Obtains information from a variety of sources to identify criminal behavior, motives, and activities.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Ensures efficient and safe operations while protecting life and property.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Maintains good interpersonal interactions and relationships with the community to facilitate strong community relations and maintain a positive image of the department.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Provides testimony in cases and performs all required activities during the judicial process.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Attends and participates in a variety of training sessions, courses, and presentations to develop and maintain proficiency for assigned duties.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit">Prevents and takes part in the initial investigation of illegal activities, domestic disturbances, acci</li></ul><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt 35px; padding: 0 0 0 5px; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-indent: 0;"><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">U.S. Citizen</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">High School Graduate</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">21 years of age</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Possess a valid driver's license</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Ability to obtain and maintain the minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission</li></ul> SELECTION PROCESS:<ol style="margin: 0 0 3pt 35px; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-indent: 0;"><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Completion & submission of a City of Hyattsville Application for Employment</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Medical Examination</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Completion and Submission of a Personal History Statement</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Background Investigation</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Truth Verification Examination</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Oral Board</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Drug Screening</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Psychological Screening</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Interview with the Chief of Police</li></ol>Applicants may be disqualified from the process at any time for any of the reasons listed below. This list does not serve to be all-inclusive. Candidates who are not permanently disqualified may reapply in six (6) months. Possible reasons for disqualification are:<ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt 35px; padding: 0 0 0 5px; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-indent: 0;"><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Poor work history</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Poor driving record</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Felony conviction</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Falsification of any application documents</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process</li><li style="margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; font-style: inherit;">Any other disqualifying factor, as determined by the Chief of Police</li></ul>SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – NOTARIZED FORM REQUIREDA completed and notarized form must be submitted with your application.Steps:<ol data-spread="false" start="1" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Download the form using the link below.</li><li>Complete the form and have it notarized (notary services are available at City Building during normal business hours).</li><li>Scan and upload the notarized form under PD Authority for Release of Information Form in the attachment section.</li></ol>Important:<ul data-spread="false" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Applications without the required notarized form will be considered incomplete.</li><li>Forms must be legible, complete, and properly notarized.</li><li>Form Link: <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:29b7237e-7d85-4ad2-a1e4-cc8ff287f7a5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:29b7237e-7d85-4ad2-a1e4-cc8ff287f7a5" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">PD Authority for Release of Information Form</a></li></ul>