Employment

TOWN OF BERLIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Distribution and Collection Technician – Water & Wastewater Departments

FY2026 Starting Salary Range  Grade 6 Step 5 $21.99 to Grade 6 Step 7 $23.10 – DOQ

Essential Functions: Perform duties required to support the operations of the Water Resources Department by providing safe and visually pleasing water to all citizens safely and efficiently. Executes emergency and routine maintenance, inspections, installations, and repairs of water, stormwater, and sewer systems. Installation of taps and cleanouts when necessary. Assists in managing inventory of parts. Works a 40-hour workweek with the possibility of nights, weekends, inclement weather, and holidays. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing and walking 60% of the work period. General labor skills are required. Experience in water, wastewater, stormwater systems, or construction is preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of plumbing or related field experience, with at least three (3) years in water and sewer line maintenance and repair. Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening. Candidates with a Distribution and Collection license, 5A Wastewater, or a Class 2 Water license (as recognized by the Maryland Department of the Environment) will receive priority consideration and additional compensation. Preference is also given to candidates with a Class B CDL. The Town will assist in obtaining these licenses after meeting the required years of experience. CPR and first aid training are required and are given biennially by the Town.

Closing Day: Open until filled; however, the first review of applications will take place after Sunday, May 3, 202.6 Initial interviews and priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply on or before that date. However, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled, and applicants will be contacted regarding their status following the initial review date.

Apply: Apply today! Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin employment application, where they can upload a resume and include professional references. Once submitted, that information will be sent directly to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Kelsey Jensen. Please email kjensen@berlinmd.gov with any questions. Printable applications can be found online at www.berlinmd.gov or picked up at 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811. EOE/M/F/V/D.

Police Officer – Berlin Police Department

Full-time with benefits – Experienced or Cadets

The Berlin Police Department is accepting applications for full-time police officers. There will be a physical agility test for cadets at the Berlin Police Department. Upon successful completion of the physical test, the written test would follow immediately on-site.

Cadets: The starting salary for cadets is a Grade 5 Step 15 $26.81/hour ($55,764.80/annually) while in the academy and through successful completion of field training. The salary then increases to a Grade 7 Step 15 $29.56/hour ($61,484.80/annually). The approved FY 2026 Step and Grade Pay Scale is available here.

Experienced/Laterals:
Less than two (2) years of experience – Grade 7 Step 15 $29.56/hour ($61,484.80/annually).
Over two (2) years of experience – Grade 9 Step 13 $31.02/hour ($64,521.60/annually).
10+ years of experience – Grade 11 Step 11 $32.55/hour ($67,704/annually).
***Additional pay awarded to individuals with specialty fields, see below***

Applicants must:

• Be 21 Years Old.
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Have a high school diploma or an approved GED.
• Pass extensive background checks to include psychological exams, physical exams, drug tests, criminal history, credit check, and driving record.

Current benefits also provided by the Town of Berlin:

• Town-paid $50,000 life insurance.
• Membership with the Maryland State Retirement Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS).
• Sixteen paid holidays a year (additional holiday pay if worked).
• Inclement weather pay.
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts.
• Specialty unit pay (examples: K9, Collision Reconstruction, Criminal Investigation Division, Polygraph Operator, Bi-lingual, or other approved specialized training).
• Sick leave (one day a month, no carryover limit).
• Personal days (two annually).
• Vacation days (6 days in year one, 12 days in years two through five, etc.).
• Educational benefits (required paid in full by town/non-required 100% reimbursed with contract).
• Overtime and compensatory leave.
• Take-home car if approved by the Chief of Police.

For questions, or to pick up a paper application, please contact the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333 or stop in the department at 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811. More information here: www.berlinmdpd.org

Applications will not be accepted through the Town’s website. Police Department applications can be found here. Drop off or mail replies to the Berlin Police Department, 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811. Applications accepted year-round and kept on file for one year. During that year, if another vacancy becomes available, the Berlin Police Department will be in contact with you. Again, DO NOT use the application on this webpage; please use the Police Department application found here. 

US Mail Address: 129 Decatur Street Berlin, MD 21811

Contact No: 410-641-1333