Police Officers for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree24%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
U S Army
Allied Universal, World Bank GroupTime at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,086 profiles for Police Officers in Columbia, MD
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Police Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $54,577 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,954 – $85,218 yearly
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Security Police Officer II (SPO II)
Windsor Mill, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRClass G SecurityServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSpecial Police Officer (SPO)
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFederal Police Officer
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Firearms Handling in Law EnforcementFirearm HandlingTS/SCIAssemblyDriver's LicenseEmergency Medical Trauma Care+15 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLaw EnforcementPublic Safety Officer
Elkridge, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningCriminal Intelligence Analyst II Gun Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsGoogle WorkspaceProductivity SoftwareFederal Police Officer
Severn, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitTS/SCIPrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings
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What's the average time to fill a police officer role?
The average time to fill a police officer role is 103 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do police officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a police officer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for police officers?
Common licenses or certifications for police officers include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to police officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to police officers include: federal police officer, criminal intelligence analyst II gun center and security police officer II (spo ii).
What level of education is common for a police officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a police officer in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a police officer?
Most police officers have 26 years of professional experience.
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