The Montgomery County Department of Police, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, includes approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922, and today is responsible for policing a County with a population of over one million people.

There are many ways to help the Montgomery County Department of Police do its job. Find out how you can make a difference in your county. Join us as a police officer, a police cadet, or a dispatcher/call taker. Become a volunteer or intern!

POLICE CONTACTS. For Emergencies: Call 911; Non-emergency: 301-279-8000; View all contacts; FOR CRIME SOLVERS. Anonymous Call: 1-866-411-8477; Submit Crime Tips

POLICE CONTACTS. For Emergencies: Call 911; Non-emergency: 301-279-8000; View all contacts; FOR CRIME SOLVERS. Anonymous Call: 1-866-411-8477; Submit Crime Tips

The Mission of the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens.

The Patrol Services Bureau, the largest and most visible bureau in the Police Department, oversees most of the Department’s uniformed officers on patrol. The Patrol Services Bureau is divided into six police districts.

Montgomery County Government offers a competitive salary and benefits package. 4-day work week for patrol officers; Permanent shift schedules; Differential pay for bilingual skills upon certification (average $4,160- $8,840 per year, based on fluency and hours worked)

The Montgomery County Department of Police is a nationally accredited agency and the primary law enforcement agency for Montgomery County, Maryland. With more than 1,300 sworn officers, assisted by over 700 support personnel, the agency provides the full spectrum of policing services to a county of over 1 million people.

POLICE CONTACTS. For Emergencies: Call 911; Non-emergency: 301-279-8000; View all contacts; FOR CRIME SOLVERS. Anonymous Call: 1-866-411-8477; Submit Crime Tips

As a Montgomery County police officer, you will have opportunities to grow professionally and personally as you advance your career in a rewarding community policing environment. After two years as a patrol officer, you will be eligible for assignment in these specialized units: