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HOWARD COUNTY

(89)   Sergeant

Must have performed satisfactorily in grade of
Corporal for at least one (1) year prior to being
eligible for the position.

(90)   Lieutenant

Must have remained in the grade of Sergeant
for at least two (2) years prior to being eligible. Must
have an Associates Degree in Police or Business
Administration; or must have completed the F.B.I.
National Academy or one of the numerous specialized
Police Administrator courses given by several colleges as
approved by the Chief of Police; or any equivalent
combination of education and experience.

(90a) Police Captain

Must have remained in the grade of lieutenant
for at least two (2) years prior to being eligible. Must
have an Associates Degree in Police or Business
Administration; or must have completed the F.B.I.
National Academy or one of the numerous specialized
Police Administrator courses given by several colleges as
approved by the Chief of Police; or any equivalent
combination of education and experience.

(91)   Firefighter

Graduation from a recognized high school or
satisfactory completion of General Equivalence Test with
a minimum requirement of eighteen (18) years of age.
Placed in a twelve (12) month probationary status upon
meeting the following special requirements:

1. Approved Howard County Fire Service
medical and physical standards. No waivers on medical
and physical standards. No waivers on medical or
physical standards will be accepted in the area of
weight, vision hearing, agility, coordination, and
endurance.

2.

Clear police and credit records.

3. Eligibility or possession of Maryland
Class "B" drivers license.

Upon completion basic formal firefighter and
ambulance attendant courses, possession of Maryland Class
"B" drivers license, and satisfactory completion of
probationary requirements is appointed to firefighter
position.