POLICE OFFICER ENTRY LEVEL (Police Officer Trainee)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports\r\nState and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations\r\nand the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate\r\nand surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for\r\nState buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities\r\nengineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual\r\ncontract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at\r\nDGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!� �����\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

SLE 0001\r\n$37,237/year progressing to $71,342/year after completion\r\nof Police Academy and Field Training\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Capitol Police Department\r\nBaltimore City – 301 W. Preston Street\r\nAnnapolis – 29 St. Johns Street\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees 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.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

A Police Officer Trainee is an entry-level law enforcement\r\nrole focused on learning to enforce laws and ensure public safety. Trainees\r\nwork under close supervision and may be assigned various shifts, including\r\nnights, weekends, and holidays, with potential call-ins and overtime work. This\r\nposition is classified as emergency essential, requiring duty during\r\nemergencies. Work may involve outdoor assignments in different weather\r\nconditions. The role progresses as follows:\r\n�\r\nTrainee – Learns under close supervision.\r\nOfficer I – Works under close or general supervision\r\nOfficer II – Performs full duties under general\r\nsupervision.\r\n�\r\nEmployees in this classification may be assigned to work on\r\neither a rotating or fixed shift basis, including nights, evenings, weekends,\r\nand/or holidays. They are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be\r\nrequired to work overtime with little or no notice. Upon completion of the\r\nacademy training, officers will be assigned to a Division at the discretion of\r\nthe Police Department.\r\n�\r\nThe work of this classification involves frequent walking\r\nand standing, as well as operating vehicles and firearms. It also requires\r\nexposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities\r\nand conditions, such as adverse weather and encounters with armed and dangerous\r\nindividuals.\r\n�\r\nUpon successfully completing the agility test, background\r\ninvestigation, and psychological and medical examination, passers of the\r\nphysical agility tests will be considered for attendance at the police training\r\nacademy. The Police Academy is an academic, physical, and practical training\r\nprogram that introduces recruits to a career in law enforcement.\r\n�\r\nThe paramilitary academy challenges recruits to develop\r\nself-discipline, perform under stressful situations, and focus on teamwork.\r\nAfter graduation from the Police Academy, you will be among the most highly\r\ntrained police officers in the state and part of a family of motivated and\r\nproud law enforcement officers.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.�\r\nExperience:�None.\r\nNote:�The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.��\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

\r\n1. Employees in this classification who have not already\r\ndone so must successfully complete the Entrance Level Police Training Course\r\nrequired by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission during the\r\nprobationary period.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification will be required to\r\nsecure a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and\r\nCorrectional Training Commission during the probationary period.��\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be required to\r\npossess or obtain a special police commission in accordance with Public Safety\r\nArticle, Section 3-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for Police Officer certification are\r\nestablished by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in\r\naccordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of\r\nMaryland.� These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of\r\nMaryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following:\r\n- U.S. Citizenship�\r\n- Must be at least 21 years of age�\r\n- Satisfactory background investigation, including a check\r\nof criminal history�\r\n- Oral interview\r\n- Physical and psychological examinations, truth\r\nverification, and drug test (COMAR 12.04.01.04)��\r\n- Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of\r\nMaryland.�\r\n�\r\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in\r\nand, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number\r\nwhere they can be reached.�\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be required to bear\r\nfirearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use\r\nand care of firearms on a periodic basis as required by the Maryland Police and\r\nCorrectional Training Commission.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Initial Contact – Confirm candidate interest and\r\nqualifications.�\r\n�\r\n2. Fitness Testing – Physical fitness test for police\r\ntrainee candidates, which consists of the following:�\r\n- 1.5 Mile Run: Complete 1.5 mile run in 17 minutes\r\n- Sit ups: Complete 27 sit ups in 1 minute\r\n- Barrier Climb: Test ability to climb over a barrier.\r\n- Push ups: Complete 18 push ups in 1 minute\r\n- 150 lb. Weight Drag/Pull: Move weight at least 15 feet.\r\n- Sit and Reach: Sit and reach 16.5 inches or farther\r\n- Stair Climb: Traverse up and down two flights of stairs.\r\n�\r\n3. Application Review – Assess candidate-submitted\r\nmaterials.�\r\n�\r\n4. Background Check – Investigate candidate\r\nsuitability.�\r\n�\r\n5. CVSA Test – Conduct Computer Voice Stress\r\nAnalysis.�\r\n�\r\n6. Oral Board Interview – Candidate interviews with a\r\n3-person panel.�\r\n�\r\n7. Conditional Offer – Extend a provisional job\r\noffer.�\r\n�\r\n8. Screenings – Psychological test, physical exam, and drug\r\nscreening.�\r\n�\r\n9. Final Offer – Confirm official job offer upon passing\r\nscreenings.�\r\n�\r\n10. Training & Certification – Complete field training\r\n(FTO), firearm qualifications, and MPTSC certification.\r\n�\r\nIf all aspects of the process are successfully completed,\r\napplicants will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of one year.\r\n�\r\nIf an applicant meets the minimum requirements to be\r\nconsidered for the position, they will be scheduled to complete a physical test\r\ndesigned to assess the applicant’s fitness level and physical preparedness for\r\nthe academy.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package\r\nthat includes:\r\n- Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those\r\nwho qualify\r\n- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\n- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\n- Paid holidays\r\n- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\n- Employee & employer contributory pension plan�\r\n�\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nContact tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or\r\ncall 410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment.� The online\r\napplication process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov – Human Resources >\r\nEmployment > Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application\r\nonline, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of\r\nGeneral Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD� 21201 by\r\nthe closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to\r\nrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r\nState’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are\r\nencouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\n\r\n