Now RecruitingA Proud New Generation ofBaltimore Police
Be a part of the greatest comeback story in America.
The Baltimore City Police Department is looking for passionate, dynamic problem solvers committed to serving their communities with integrity, empathy and pride.
My mother was a Baltimore City Police Officer for 25 years. I got to see her interactions with the community. I knew that it was a rewarding job, and I knew it was something I wanted to do.”
It stands for a city with something to prove and a community ready to create a better Baltimore.
With new leadership and a commitment to constitutional policing, we’re strengthening our 21st century department using the best practices for community engagement, a greater focus on conflict resolution, groundbreaking technology and creative problem-solving. Now’s the time to join a force for good.
It’s more than standing behind a badge, it’s standing up for a city.
Rodette, Curtis Bay
Rodette has lived in Baltimore her entire life. She looks back on her time growing up here with a tinge of nostalgia; her memories of the police were positive. “They had a little Officer Friendly going to schools,” she says. “That was a good part of my childhood.” The experience made such an impression on her, she became a police dispatcher and served for many years.
But her career didn’t make her immune to the reality that some face. “One day, my son had come from my house with a bag of clothes he had washed…one of the police officers had stopped him, thought he had drugs in the bag, and threw his clothes all over the lawn.” It was infuriating for Rodette. She saw a growing void between residents and police. To rebuild that trust and respect, she believes we have to get "back to community policing—officers getting out of the cars and interacting with the neighborhoods, walking the beat…get to know who they are protecting.”
The opportunities in the Baltimore Police Department are as unique as your passion and talent—from the Cyber Crimes team to the K-9 unit. But we all start in the same place, patrolling our communities. It offers us a powerful chance to connect with neighborhoods and develop relationships with people whose support we depend on to be the best for Baltimore.
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Bria Hightower
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From the Beat
For Bria Hightower, the decision to become a police officer was sparked by tragedy. “In 2008, my father was murdered. The homicide detective who handled my father’s case still works here, and we grew a relationship. Eventually, it made me want to become a homicide detective so I can give families...the same justice I got.” In her three years in the department, she’s learned a lot about herself—and about the community she serves. Integrity is non-negotiable if you’re going to be a good police officer, but you’ve also got to be authentic. “Engage with the community. Show them we’re human beings.”
We’ve revamped our hiring process, allowing us to reach more diverse applicants while removing the barriers that may keep qualified candidates from applying.
The BPD is an equal opportunity employer. Employees who have been with the city for at least one year are eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid family and medical leave.
BENEFITS
The BPD offers a competitive package that includes:
A pension after 25 years of service (60% of sworn member’s salary).
Health insurance with prescription, dental and vision.
Six-month paid, entry-level Police Academy training.
Pay incentives for a bachelor’s degree.
Equipment at no cost.
An option to participate in the tax-deferred, 457B retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).
A housing tax credit of up to $2,500 per year for officers who live in the city.
