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The Cumberland Police Department conducts pre-employment testing twice a year. See employment calendar for the deadlines to submit applications and testing dates. Candidates interested in participating in the testing process must complete and submit an employment application along with a $20.00 registration fee to the Human Resources Department located at City Hall, 57 N. Liberty Street, Cumberland, Maryland. |
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Minimum Requirements |
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Written Test |
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Applicants are to present themselves to representatives at the testing site between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. on the day of the testing with photo identification. Applicants arriving after 8:45 a.m. will not be admitted into the testing facility. Candidates will be required to complete a preliminary background information sheet prior to taking the written test. The preliminary background information sheet will be reviewed prior to the applicant participating in the testing process. If an issue is discovered that disqualifies the applicant from the process, arrangements will be made for a full refund, and the applicant will be excused at that time. |
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Physical Ability Test |
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Those applicants that successfully complete the previous two phases will then move forward and participate in a physical ability test.
All applicants will be required to sign a waiver releasing the Cumberland Police Department and the City of Cumberland from any personal injury, loss of property, or property damage you may have, or may subsequently accrue from participating in the physical ability test before the applicant will be permitted to participate.
The physical ability test will consist of the following activities listed. The first four tests have the minimum qualification standards listed for gender and age groups. The candidate must meet the minimum standard listed in each test.
1) Bent Leg Sit-ups (total number performed in 1 minute) Age Male Female 20 - 29 38 32 30 - 39 35 25 40 - 49 29 20 50 – 59 24 14
2) Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test – using a yard stick – 15 inch mark at toes and reach forward) Age Male Female 20 - 29 16.5 19.3 30 - 39 15.5 18.3 40 - 49 14.3 17.3 50 – 59 13.3 16.8
3) Push Ups (total number performed in 1 minute) Age Male Female 20 - 29 29 15 30 - 39 24 11 40 - 49 18 9 50 – 59 13 8
4) 1.5 Mile Run (time frames listed below) Age Male Female 20-29 12:51 15:26 30-39 13:36 15:57 40-49 14:29 16:58 50-59 15:26 17:55
5) Run up and down two flights of steps 6) Sprint at full speed for 300 yards 7) Climb over and jump down safely from four foot tall fence or wall |
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Lateral transfers from other police agencies must participate in this process to be considered for employment.
Applicants should dress in casual business attire for the written examination however they should bring the appropriate athletic wear to participate in the physical ability test to include tennis shoes. An opportunity to change into the proper clothing will be given.
Upon successful completion of this testing phase the candidates will be issued a Background Investigation Booklet. This booklet must be completed and returned in the allotted time given. Each question in the booklet must be completed honestly as any sign of deception or the attempt to deceive on any issue in the booklet will result in disqualification from the process.
The candidate will then be scheduled for a pre-employment interview. This interview will include a review of the candidates’ employment application and Background Investigation Booklet. If the candidate successfully completes this phase they will move on in the process and must satisfactorily complete the remaining requirements listed:
1) Background investigation 2) Polygraph examination 3) Physical examination 4) Drug screening 5) Psychological testing 6) Physical Ability test 7) Oral interview
Once a candidate has been offered employment with the Cumberland Police Department they must attend one of the police training academies recognized by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
Police Officers who are considered to be lateral transfers from other agencies must complete the same requirements listed above. If the training and experience that these officers possess meets the standards established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions then they will be eligible to transfer up to five (5) years of prior service for the purpose of placement on the wage scale. Prior service must be from an MPCTC certified law enforcement agency or the applicant must be eligible to complete a Comparative Compliance course. If this employee must complete a full academy they will not be considered eligible for lateral transfer status.
All lodging, travel expenses and meals while the candidate is enrolled in the training academy are provided for by the Cumberland Police Department. |
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Benefits |
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Salary for police officer - $35,941 - $43,812. Shift differential for 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. 12 hour shifts – (2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) Take Home Vehicle Program – restrictions/requirements apply Overtime/Compensatory Time for court appearances 13 Holidays for FY 11 Paid Vacation Leave Choice of Hospitalization Plans Prescription Program – Co-pays Dental Program Available Vision Program 25 Year Retirement (LEOPS) |
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Applications may be obtained from the Human Resource Office at City Hall which is located at 57 N. Liberty Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 or they may be downloaded from this site.
Candidates who are offered employment with the Cumberland Police Department will be required to sign a three (3) year employment agreement. |
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