Prince George's County
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Since its inception on June 1, 1931, the Prince George's County Police Department has been the primary police services agency in Prince George’s County. We are the fourth-largest full-service agency in the State of Maryland.

We strongly believe in community policing and strive diligently to cultivate a positive relationship with the community that we serve. In addition to our patrol units, we offer rewarding careers in specialized units such as criminal and regional investigations, special operations, forensics, and intelligence.

Law enforcement in Prince George's County is a fast-paced, rewarding career that truly brings out the best in those who have what it takes to wear the badge.

How to Join PGPD

Do you have what it takes to wear the badge? Find out how to join the Prince George's County Police.

Our Hiring Process

Sworn Positions

Start a rewarding career with PGPD! Benefits include:

$10,000 Entry-Level Signing Bonus
$15,000 Experienced Officer Signing Bonus
Competitive Salaries
Full Medical Benefits & Paid Holidays
Take-Home Car Program

Entry Level Police Officer
Experienced Police Officer–Comparative Compliance
Experienced Police Officer–Maryland Certified

Entry Level Police Officer

Starting Salary:
$62,911/year (increases to $65,113 after 1.5 years)

Hiring Bonus:
$10,000 for new officers

Explore more benefits and find out what it takes to become a Police Officer with the Prince George's County Police Department.

Entry Level Police Officer

Experienced Police Officer–Comparative Compliance

Starting Salary:
$62,911 - $74,718/year, commensurate with experience

Hiring Bonus:
$15,000 for experienced officers

Paid Holidays:
200% Pay for Scheduled Holiday Work Hours

Shift Differential:
$2.75/hour for Evening Shift
$4.10/hour for Midnight Shift

Explore more benefits and Comparative Compliance hiring information for Non-Maryland Certified Police Officers.

Experienced Police Officer–Comparative Compliance

Experienced Police Officer–Maryland Certified

Starting Salary:
$59,915 - $71,160/year, commensurate with experience

Hiring Bonus:
$15,000 for experienced officers

Paid Holidays:
200% Pay for Scheduled Holiday Work Hours

Shift Differential:
$2.75/hour for Evening Shift
$4.10/hour for Midnight Shift

Explore more benefits and hiring information for Maryland Certified Police Officers.

Experienced Police Officer–Maryland Certified

Non-Sworn Positions

Intern Opportunities
Police Cadet Program
School Crossing Guard

Intern Opportunities

The Police Department offers intern opportunities from youth to the collegiate students. Learn about unique learning opportunities for students interested in law enforcement.

Intern Opportunities

Police Cadet Program

The Police Cadet Program offers selected applicants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in police work, while also earning an income and college credits towards an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Once the cadets complete the 2 ½-year program, they must then begin the process to become Prince George's County police officers, ready to serve and protect the residents of Prince George's County.

Find out how to join the Prince George's County Police Cadet Program.

Police Cadet Program

School Crossing Guard

Help Keep Our Children Safe! Become a School Crossing Guard.

The Prince George's County Police Department is actively seeking applications for school crossing guard positions. School Crossing Guards are part-time employees with competitive salaries and benefits. The position comes with a personal sense of job satisfaction as you provide safety to schoolchildren on their way to and from school. School crossing guards oversee and control traffic flow around schools at the beginning and end of the school day.

School Crossing Guard

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