Rockville City Police Recruitment
About Rockville City Police Recruitment
The Rockville City Police Department, a progressive, professional, and nationally accredited law enforcement agency, is recruiting highly motivated male and female entry-level and lateral/certified police officer applicants for police academy training sessions.
Rockville police officers perform routine law enforcement duties, including a variety of general and support assignments. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard.
The department provides law enforcement services to approximately 70,000 residents in coordination with the Montgomery County Police Department. Officers respond to calls for service and utilize partnerships to address safety and quality-of-life concerns in all city neighborhoods.
Salary
The FY 2026 pay scale for all sworn police officer positions is effective as of July 1, 2025. Pay for lateral/certified police officers is determined by the chief of police based on prior years of experience.
| Position | Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level Police Officers | $73,779 (Starting at Step 2) |
| Lateral/Certified Police Officers | $73,779 – $85,384 |
Benefits
- Competitive salary with signing and retention bonuses.
- 12-hour permanent patrol shifts: Work only 15 days a month with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
- Overtime pay: Four-hour minimum for off-duty court appearances.
- Take-home car program: Up to 35 air miles from the Montgomery County limits.
- Multilingual pay stipend: $3,120 annually.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Up to $3,000 annually.
- Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts.
- Equipment and uniform allowance: $950 annually in addition to the initial issue.
- Department-issued work cellphone.
- Free uniform dry cleaning and alterations.
- On-site gym and fitness center.
- 25-year pension and Roth 457 retirement plans.
- Promotional opportunities.
- Annual and sick leave.
- 12 paid city holidays.
- 15 days of paid military leave.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
- Group health and life insurance.
- Annual performance evaluation merit increases and annual cost-of-living pay adjustments, based on budget approval by the Mayor and Council.
Eligibility
To be considered for employment as a police officer, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and has applied for U.S. citizenship, with the application pending approval.
- Possess at least a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.
- Be at least 21 years old at the time of your graduation from the police academy.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Pass a written police examination.
- Demonstrate good moral character and successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, which includes a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination, and psychological screening.
- Meet and maintain the minimum requirements of the Maryland Police Training Commission.
Disqualifications
Applicants may be disqualified at any stage of the hiring process for any of the following reasons. This list is not all-inclusive:
- Poor work history.
- Poor driving record.
- Felony conviction or a misdemeanor conviction carrying a sentence of imprisonment for one year.
- Illegal drug use, purchase, sale, or distribution.
- Falsification of application documents.
- Inability to meet COMAR requirements set forth in the selection process.
- Any other disqualifying factors as determined by the chief of police.
Hiring Process
Complete the Online Application
Recruitment for entry-level and lateral/certified police officers is ongoing. Applications must be fully completed and submitted by the posted online closing date.
Written Examination for Entry-Level Applicants
After completing the online application, selected entry-level applicants will be notified of the date and time for the written examination. On the day of the exam, you must bring a valid state driver’s license. A passing score is 70% or higher.
Physical Agility Test
All applicants must complete a standard physical agility test. A minimum passing score in each category is required to pass.
Requirements:
- 1.5-mile run with a maximum time of 15 minutes, 20 seconds.
- 18 push-ups in one minute.
- 27 sit-ups in one minute.
- Climb over a barrier.
- Pull or drag a 150-pound rescue doll at least 15 feet.
- Run a distance of at least 300 feet.
- Traverse up and down at least two flights of steps.
Interview and Background Check
Selected candidates will be invited to interview with a selection panel and must undergo a comprehensive background check.
Screenings
Applicants must undergo a medical examination, drug screening, polygraph examination, and psychological screening. Each screening will be scheduled separately.
Interview with the Chief of Police
The final step in the hiring process is an interview with the chief of police.
Offer of Employment
A contingent offer of employment will be extended upon successful completion of employment testing, which includes the medical and physical screenings, drug screening, polygraph examination, and psychological screening.
Training and Probationary Period
The police officer position has a 12-month probationary period, starting from the date of successful completion of all mandated police training. Training includes:
Entry-Level Police Officers:
- Maryland Entry-Level Police Training Academy
- 14-week Field Training Program
Lateral/Certified Police Officers:
- 4-week Comparative Compliance Training Academy (Out-of-state laterals only)
- 80-hour Field Training Program
Contact
Sgt. Renae McEvoy
Police Department
Office of the Chief of Police
240-314-8983
rmcevoy@rockvillemd.gov
Hours
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Address
Rockville City Police Station
2 W. Montgomery Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850