POLICE OFFICER (ENTRY LEVEL)

Maryland Capitol Police Department

Baltimore City – 301 W. Preston Street

Annapolis – 29 St. Johns Street

The Maryland Capitol Police Candidate Trainee position is the entry-level law enforcement work within the Maryland Capitol Police. Employees in this class attend a Police Training Academy to learn how to enforce Local, State and Federal Laws and departmental rules and regulations.

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 Capitol Police.

Employees in this classification are considered Emergency Essential personnel and must be willing and be available for duty at all hours. Employees may be required to remain on duty and report for duty at such hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Physical and substance abuse screening, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Police Officer Trainee is an entry-level law enforcement role focused on learning to enforce laws and ensure safety. Trainees work under close supervision and may be assigned various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential call-ins and overtime. This position is classified as emergency essential, requiring duty during emergencies. Work may involve outdoor assignments in different weather conditions. The role progresses as follows:

Trainee – Learns under close supervision.

Officer I – Works under close or general supervision

Officer II – Performs full duties under general supervision.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, including nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. They are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Upon completion of the academy training, officers will be assigned to a Division at the discretion of the Police Department.

The work of this classification entails frequent walking and standing and the operation of vehicles and firearms. It also requires exposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities and conditions, such as adverse weather and armed and dangerous people.

Upon successfully completing the agility test, background investigation, and psychological and medical examination, passers of the physical agility tests will be considered for attendance at the police training academy. The Police Academy is a 27-week academic, physical, and practical training program that introduces recruits to a career in law enforcement.

The paramilitary academy challenges recruits to develop self-discipline, perform under stressful situations, and focus on teamwork. After graduation from the Police Academy, you will be among the most highly trained police officers in the state and part of a family of motivated and proud law enforcement officers.

1. Selection standards for Police Officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.  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 at the time of application.

- Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history, and have no felony convictions.

- Oral interview.

- Physical and psychological examinations, truth verification, and drug test (COMAR 12.04.01.04).

- Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify

- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

- Paid holidays

- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

- Employee & employer contributory pension plan 

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Contact tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment.  The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov – click on Employment on the left side of the screen.  If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD  21201 by the closing date and time.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.