POLICE OFFICER II

Introduction

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

GRADE

SLE 0003\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

A Police Officer II is responsible for enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to ensure the safety and protection of personnel and State property. Police Officers in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility and will receive general supervision from a Police Officer Sergeant. Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night, or rotating shifts, which may include holidays and weekends.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees in this classification are considered Emergency Essential personnel and must be willing and available for duty at all hours; employees may be required to remain or 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\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for the Police Officer II position include, but are not limited\r\nto:�\r\n�\r\n- Enforce laws, rules, and regulations governing the protection of\r\npersonnel and State property.�\r\n- Direct vehicular traffic, enforce parking regulations, investigate\r\naccidents, and issue warnings and citations.�\r\n- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate incident reports in accordance\r\nwith agency directives and standard operating procedures.�\r\n- Investigate criminal acts to resolve and/or prosecute criminal\r\nactivity.�\r\n- Make arrests and testify in court.��\r\n- Render emergency and/or first aid to sick or injured persons. Stabilize\r\ninjured persons prior to ambulance response.�\r\n- Respond to disturbances, emergencies, suspicious persons, and\r\nsuspicious activities.�\r\n- Other functions may be required that enable this agency to fulfill its\r\noverall governmental mission to provide law enforcement and physical security\r\nto the Department of General Services-owned and managed properties.\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:�Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in Protective Service classifications or Law�Enforcement specialty codes in the�Military�Police Officer field of�work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.�\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information regarding all qualifications in your application.\r\n�\r\n- At least two (2) years of experience as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Maryland.\r\n- Former law enforcement officer certification in the last 3-5 years or a current non-Maryland officer who completed an acceptable entrance-level academy in another state or through the federal government.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.\r\n2. Applicants for this classification, formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a Police Officer within the past three years and who are eligible for recertification at the time of appointment, meet the certification requirement for this classification, and therefore must complete an MPTSC Comparative Compliance Training Course.� The recertification criteria are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.07, available at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be required to possess or obtain a special police commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n1. 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:\r\n- U.S. Citizenship\r\n- Must be at least 21 years of age\r\n- Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history\r\n- Oral interview\r\n- Physical and psychological examinations, truth verification, and drug test (COMAR 12.04.01.04)�\r\n- Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n4. 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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application.� Please include all experience and education that is\r\nrelated to this position.� All information concerning your qualifications\r\nmust be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing\r\ndate will not be considered.� Credit is given for relevant part-time,\r\ntemporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week;\r\nyou must include the time spent on such activities on your application.\r\n�\r\nAs part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the\r\nnames and contact information for 3-5 personal and 1-2 professional references.\r\nPlease make sure you have this information available before starting the\r\napplication process.\r\n�\r\nThe examination for this position will consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition.� Successful candidates will be placed on the employment\r\neligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or\r\nQUALIFIED.� The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be\r\nextended.� The list will be used by the hiring authority to select\r\nemployees for interviews.� Eligible lists may be used to fill future\r\nvacancies of the same classification.\r\n\r\nIf an applicant meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the\r\nposition, they will be scheduled to complete a physical fitness agility test\r\ndesigned to assess the applicant’s fitness level.\r\n�\r\nSelected candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background\r\ninvestigation to include truth verification device testing (polygraph), drug\r\nscreening, and an oral interview.\r\n�\r\nCandidates who successfully complete the background investigation will be\r\nrequired to successfully complete a pre-employment physical and psychological\r\nexamination as part of the final pre-employment process prior to being hired.\r\n�\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform\r\nand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n- Tuition reimbursement for those who 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

Contact�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\r\nat�dgs.maryland.gov�– Human Resources > Employment > Current\r\nOpenings. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your\r\npaper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W.\r\nPreston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD� 21201 by the closing date and\r\ntime. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting,\r\nretaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We\r\nthank our Veterans for their service to our country.��\r\n