Police Officer II

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is hiring a Police Officer II for the Maryland Capitol Police Department, with positions in Baltimore City and Annapolis. The role enforces laws, rules, and regulations to protect personnel and State property. It is a non-supervisory position under the general supervision of a Police Officer Sergeant. Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night, or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Police Officers are emergency-essential personnel who must be available for duty at all hours and may be required to remain or report for duty to maintain continuous agency operations. Selected candidates must complete a pre-employment physical and substance abuse screening to assess their ability to safely perform the job’s essential functions. The position supports DGS’s law enforcement and physical-security mission at properties it owns or manages. Officers may also be required to obtain a special police commission and to carry and qualify with firearms.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education.
Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer. U.S. Armed Forces experience at the rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher in qualifying protective services or military police specialties may substitute year for year for the required experience.
Possess Police Officer certification required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application. Former Maryland-certified officers certified within the past three years and eligible for recertification at appointment also meet the certification requirement.
Meet Police Officer certification selection standards, including U.S. citizenship, being at least 21 years old, a satisfactory background investigation, an oral interview, physical and psychological examinations, truth verification, a drug test, and a valid Maryland driver's license.
Provide a phone number where the employer can reach the employee because the position is subject to call-in.
Submit to substance abuse testing.
Be willing and available for duty at all hours, including potential call-ins and shifts that may include weekends and holidays.
Complete required selection steps and screenings, including fitness testing, a background investigation, a CVSA examination, an oral board interview, psychological testing, a physical exam, and drug screening.
Complete field training, firearm qualifications, and comparative compliance certification if necessary.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer in Maryland.
Former law enforcement officer certification within the last three to five years, or current non-Maryland officer status with completion of an acceptable entrance-level academy in another state or through the federal government.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws, rules, and regulations governing the protection of personnel and State property.
Direct vehicular traffic, enforce parking regulations, investigate accidents, and issue warnings and citations.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate incident reports in accordance with agency directives and standard operating procedures.
Investigate criminal acts to resolve or prosecute criminal activity.
Make arrests and testify in court.
Provide emergency assistance or first aid to sick or injured people and stabilize injured people before ambulance response.
Respond to disturbances, emergencies, suspicious persons, and suspicious activities.
Perform other functions needed to provide law enforcement and physical security at DGS-owned and managed properties.