Msp Trooper Candidate

State of Maryland•Allegany, MD

About The Position

Maryland State Police offers a full range of police services to the residents of Maryland. The basic duties and responsibilities of every Maryland State Trooper include: Enforcing the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland Issuing traffic citations and warnings Investigating traffic accidents Investigating and completing criminal investigations Interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects Writing field reports Arresting and processing suspects Preparing cases for court and testifying in court Providing basic medical attention to ill and injured persons Maryland State Police offers a full range of police services to the residents of Maryland. The basic duties and responsibilities of every Maryland State Trooper include: Enforcing the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland Issuing traffic citations and warnings Investigating traffic accidents Investigating and completing criminal investigations Interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects Writing field reports Arresting and processing suspects Preparing cases for court and testifying in court Providing basic medical attention to ill and injured persons Although no trooper candidate is selected for immediate entry into a specialized unit, the Maryland State Police offers a wide range of assignments for experienced Troopers. After graduation of the MSP academy, field training and initial assignment to a field installation, Troopers may request a reassignment to a specialized unit, such as: § Accident Reconstruction § Automotive Safety Enforcement Division § Aviation Command § Canine Unit § Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division § Computer Crimes § Crime Lab § Criminal Investigations § Dive Team § Drug Enforcement § Executive Protection § Homeland Security § Licensing Division § S.T.A.T.E. Team (SWAT) Maryland State Police offers a full range of police services to the residents of Maryland. The basic duties and responsibilities of every Maryland State Trooper include: Enforcing the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland Issuing traffic citations and warnings Investigating traffic accidents Investigating and completing criminal investigations Interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects Writing field reports Arresting and processing suspects Preparing cases for court and testifying in court Providing basic medical attention to ill and injured persons The entire Maryland State Police trooper application process generally takes six (6) months to complete. The application process is designed to help select those applicants who are most qualified. Below you will find an overview of the process. Please note, it is the goal of the Maryland State Police to hire applicants who possess the qualifications and the dedication to become a Maryland State Police Trooper. Please understand that if you successfully complete all phases of this process, you MAY receive a Final Offer of Employment. Trooper candidates are hired based upon the needs of the Department. Successful completion of all phases of the hiring process does not guarantee a Final Offer of Employment. § Completion of the initial section of the online application up to the indicated stop point § Attendance of an Applicant Orientation § Functional Fitness Assessment Test § POST written examination § Submission of the full application with required additional documentation § Oral Interview § Polygraph Examination § Background Investigation § Medical Testing § Police Selection Committee The Maryland State Police offers a comprehensive compensation package for its Troopers.