Police Officer II
About The Position
The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Police Officer, capable of conducting complex criminal and general investigations in a fair and impartial manner while maintaining strict confidentiality. This position will implement crime scene procedures, evidence retention, and complete comprehensive investigative reports. This position, in accordance with Federal and State and local laws, will also conduct interviews, interrogations, and liaison with the Maryland State Police, MOU regarding criminal investigations at MDH facilities. The selected candidate will be required to have knowledge and understanding of Maryland criminal laws and MDH policies and procedures. In addition, this position will enforce all appropriate Federal, State, and local laws in a fair and impartial manner. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license to operate State vehicles and provide medical and judicial transports for forensic patients. The selected candidate must possess investigative abilities as well as good writing and oral communication skills. The selected candidate will be mandated to actively maintain their Maryland Police and Corrections Commission, (Police Officer) Certification and Special Police Commission. PLEASE NOTE : This position may be reassigned to work different shifts, or recalled during weekends, holidays, or off hours to meet the Investigative and Operational needs of the MDH Police Department. All MDH Police Officers with the rank of Lieutenant and below will be assigned an on-call status on a rotating basis when off duty.
Requirements
- 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.
- Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
- Must possess a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.
- Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license
- Must maintain Maryland Police and Corrections Commission, (Police Officer) Certification and Special Police Commission.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history
- Oral interview
- Physical examination
Responsibilities
- Conducting complex criminal and general investigations
- Implementing crime scene procedures
- Evidence retention
- Completing comprehensive investigative reports
- Conducting interviews and interrogations
- Liaison with the Maryland State Police
- Enforcing Federal, State, and local laws
- Operating State vehicles
- Providing medical and judicial transports for forensic patients
Benefits
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
