MPD Invites You to Join our Virtual Hiring Process
Why MPD?
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is a premier police agency, and among the 10 largest in the nation. From veteran police officers to new recruits to our civilian staff, we are a highly trained and disciplined team of law enforcement professionals who have earned the respect of the varied and diverse communities we serve. You will partner with and learn from the best in policing at the Metropolitan Police Department.
How Can I Serve?
There are a variety of opportunities to serve with MPD. Learn more below to see what best suits your interests and level of commitment.
Police Officer
To be an MPD officer is to be part of something bigger than yourself — to be entrusted with the duty to serve and protect in one of the world’s greatest cities. MPD is a special place where a collection of eclectic officers from diverse backgrounds come together as colleagues and friends to ensure the safety and security of the residents and visitors of our nation’s capital.
Cadet
The MPD Police Cadet Corps is a specialized program for 17- to 24-year-olds to serve part-time as uniformed civilian employees. As a member of the Cadet Corps, you will be on track to enter MPD’s Police Officer Recruit Program. Serving as a cadet will afford you the opportunity to learn hands-on about policing while attending college and earning college credits.
Lateral Officer
If you already have prior law enforcement experience, this program allows you to complete an abbreviated 11-week police academy — using your prior law enforcement training as a baseline to make sure you meet MPD standards.
Civilian
If law enforcement officers are the heart of MPD, our civilian staff are the backbone. Our 650 civilian employees provide critical support daily, in fields ranging from administrative, technical and operational support to strategic and senior leadership positions. As a civilian member of our department, you will know every day that you are making a difference in our Washington, DC community.
