Baltimore Police Department

to protect & serve

By Recruitment Unit
Tuesday, August 4, 2009; 1:32 pm

The rewards a Baltimore Police Officer receives can last a lifetime. Salary, benefits, personal and professional growth are just some of the rewards that you will enjoy.

Salary

The starting salary for a Police Officer Trainee is $40,000 while assigned to the Police Academy.  Upon completion of Academy objectives (28 weeks), the salary will be increased to $42,290.  Regular raises based on years of service are incorporated into the salary scale.  An additional Educational Incentive program is available to applicants with a four-year college degree.  Successful entrance into this program will result in a higher annual salary. 

Benefits

• 20-Year Retirement Plan
• Health Plans (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO)
• Dental/Vision Plans
• Prescription Coverage
• 12 Vacation & 14 Paid Holidays
• Paid Court Time
• Paid Overtime
• Free Equipment

Personal and Professional Growth

The Baltimore Police Department offers promotional opportunities to members with at least three years of service. Promotion offers you advancement into a supervisory position with new challenges and rewards.

Opportunities for advanced training are provided to members to enhance their growth after graduation from the police academy. Specialized training in firearms, defense tactics, and job-related topics such as basic criminal investigation are offered.