OPENING DATE: 11/16/2023
SALARY $89,908.00 - $115,484.00
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Police Flight Officer operates a helicopter over the City of Baltimore for the purpose of assisting law enforcement officers in the control and suppression of crime. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in a helicopter where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes, poor flying conditions and night flying are encounter-ed and on patrol in various areas of the City where such conditions as violent persons and crowds, automobile traffic and other dangerous and stressful situations are also encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion in controlling and flying a helicopter and occasional extreme physical exertion involved in chasing and subduing criminals.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.