Company Profile
Rockville City Police
Company Overview
Statistical Highlights
•Department Budget FY '14: $11.4 million
•Total Employees: 95 (59 Sworn; 36 Civilian)
Specialty Assignments
•Criminal Investigator
•Gang Investigator
•Traffic Unit
•Street Crimes Unit
•K-9 Officers
•Community Services Officer
•Town Center Patrol Team
•Intoximeter Operator
•Radar/ Laser Operator
Company History
The City of Rockville is the third largest city in Maryland and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located 14 miles northwest of the Nation’s Capital along the I-270 Technology Corridor. Rockville has a resident population in excess of 63,000, and a workforce in excess of 80,000. The police department has an authorized force of 59 sworn police officers and 36 civilian personnel. The police department is fully committed to the concepts of community policing and has been nationally accredited by the CALEA since 1994. Money Magazine ranked Rockville No. 66 in its 2008 list of “Best Places to Live in the United States.”
Please visit our web site (http://www.rockvillemd.gov/police/recruitment.html) to learn more about the Rockville City Police Department. You may apply on line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rockville/default.cfm
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
CALEA Nationally Accredited
Benefits
• Personal Patrol Vehicle (PPV) County wide use; and driven up to 30 miles from the city limits (but within State)
• Single Assigned Vehicles to all others
• Top of the line equipment – MDT’s, Video, Vehicles, etc.
• Uniforms and equipment are provided
• $950 uniform allowance
• Tuition assistance – up to $3000 per year. 100% reimbursement for A or B; 50% for C
• Officers average up to 90 hours of In Service Training (IST) per year per officer.
• 4 hour call back – Overtime at time and half
• Medical / Dental /Legal plans to choose from. Health care - City pays 80% - employee pays 20%