Police Officer II

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position serves as a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Police Officer, responsible for conducting complex criminal and general investigations in a fair and impartial manner while maintaining strict confidentiality. The role involves implementing crime scene procedures, evidence retention, and completing comprehensive investigative reports. The officer will conduct interviews, interrogations, and liaise with the Maryland State Police regarding criminal investigations at MDH facilities. The selected candidate must possess knowledge of Maryland criminal laws and MDH policies, enforce Federal, State, and local laws, maintain a valid driver’s license for operating State vehicles and providing transports, and possess strong investigative, writing, and oral communication skills. Active maintenance of Maryland Police and Corrections Commission (Police Officer) Certification and Special Police Commission is mandatory. This position may require reassignment to different shifts, or recall during weekends, holidays, or off-hours to meet the needs of the MDH Police Department. All Police Officers II and below will be assigned an on-call status on a rotating basis when off duty. Personnel in STIU are designated as “Emergency Essential Employees” and may be mandated to report to work during emergency situations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education.
Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
Possess a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.
U.S. Citizenship
Must be at least 21 years of age
Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history
Oral interview
Physical examination
Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Provide a phone number where they can be reached for call-ins.

Nice To Haves

Applicants for this classification, formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a Police Officer within the past three years and are eligible for recertification at the time of appointment, meet the certification requirement for this classification.
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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Police Officer.
Conduct complex criminal and general investigations in a fair and impartial manner.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Implement crime scene procedures and evidence retention.
Complete comprehensive investigative reports.
Conduct interviews and interrogations.
Liaise with the Maryland State Police regarding criminal investigations at MDH facilities.
Enforce all appropriate Federal, State, and local laws.
Operate State vehicles and provide medical and judicial transports for forensic patients.
Actively maintain Maryland Police and Corrections Commission (Police Officer) Certification and Special Police Commission.
Be subject to reassignment to different shifts, or recall during weekends, holidays, or off hours.
Be assigned an on-call status on a rotating basis when off duty.
Report to work or remain at work during emergency situations as an “Emergency Essential Employee”.