HAGERSTOWN, MD News (10/24/2024) – The Hagerstown City Council has approved an increase in hiring bonuses for the Hagerstown Police Department (HPD) in an effort to attract qualified officers. The decision was made during the most recent council meeting, with unanimous support.
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Under the new plan, officers who are current or former Maryland police officers eligible for immediate recertification, or those who have completed a Maryland-approved entry-level police training program, will be eligible for a $40,000 bonus. This bonus will be distributed in stages: $10,000 upon completion of field training, and additional payments of $10,000 at the end of the officer’s second, third, and fourth years of service.
Applicants with comparable training from other states or former Maryland officers requiring recertification after completing compliance training will receive a $30,000 bonus. This will also be dispersed in increments: $10,000 after field training and $10,000 at the completion of the second and third years of service.
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In addition to these bonuses, HPD officers earn a salary ranging from $61,796 to $87,651 and are eligible for up to a $500 monthly bonus if they live within city limits. Officers proficient in multiple languages can also receive an additional $1,000 for their skills.
For more information, visit the official HPD website at www.hagerstownpd.org.
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