NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE

This is an agency specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Natural Resources Police. 

Statewide

The Natural Resources Police Officer Candidate is the trainee level of law enforcement work learning to enforce conservation, criminal, traffic, civil and boating laws, rules and regulations. Employees in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility.

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: None.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207.

Must be at least 20 ½ years of age by January 31, 2018 to apply.

1. Employees in this classification must attend the law enforcement academy and pass the Entrance Level Police Training Course required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission and the Maryland Natural Resources Police.

2. Employees in this classification will be assigned training duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207.  These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following:   

• U.S. Citizenship          
• Must be at least 21 years of age          
• A completed background investigation, including a check on criminal history          
• Oral interview and truth verification device testing          
• Physical and psychological examination following offer of employment  

2. Employees are subject to call 24-hours a day and, therefore, must be reachable by telephone or other means.  

3. Employees in this classification are required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.  

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.  

5. Employees in this classification are subject to assignment in any area of the State.  

6. Natural Resources Police employees serve a two-year probation period beginning with entry on duty in this classification.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled to a take a functional fitness assessment test. Those applicants that pass the functional fitness assessment test will be scheduled to take a Pass/Fail written test. Those applicants who pass the written test will continue through the selection process and applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation which will include:  

• Polygraph
• Drug screening
• Oral interview
• Medical and psychological examinations  

Applicants will be placed on an eligibility list for at least one year based on a comprehensive review of all elements of the process by a Police Selection Committee.  Applicants who meet the qualifications are most likely to meet the challenges of a career as a Natural Resources Police Officer and will be ranked in one of the three categories:  Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.  

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit. 

Please Note: You will be required to complete a State application AND a supplemental questionnaire (Initial Interview Questionnaire). Applicants that do not submit BOTH documents at the time of application will not be considered.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred.

If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Natural Resources

Human Resources

Attn: Chuck Hecker

580 Taylor Avenue, C-3

Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.