Police Officer Entry Level

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Capitol Police Candidate Trainee position is entry-level law enforcement work. Trainees attend a Police Training Academy to learn to enforce local, state, and federal laws and departmental rules and regulations. They must complete the required Entrance Level Police Training Course and obtain Police Officer certification during the probationary period. The role progresses from Trainee, learning under close supervision, to Officer I, working under close or general supervision, and Officer II, performing full duties under general supervision. Employees are emergency-essential and must be available for duty at all hours. Assignments may be on fixed or rotating shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with emergency call-ins and overtime that may have little or no notice. After academy training, officers are assigned to a division at the Police Department’s discretion. The work involves frequent walking and standing, operating vehicles and firearms, and potential exposure to hazardous law enforcement and public safety conditions, including adverse weather and armed and dangerous individuals. Candidates must pass the selection process, including physical agility testing, a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations, before being considered for academy attendance. The academy provides academic, physical, and practical training in law enforcement and emphasizes self-discipline, performance under stress, and teamwork. The position is based at Maryland Capitol Police Department locations in Baltimore City or Annapolis. The listed salary is $37,237 per year, progressing to $71,342 per year after completion of the Police Academy and Field Training.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education.
No prior experience is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a satisfactory background investigation, including a criminal history check.
Must complete an oral interview.
Must pass physical and psychological examinations, truth verification, and a drug test.
Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Must provide a phone number where they can be reached for call-in duty.
Must successfully complete the required Entrance Level Police Training Course and secure Police Officer certification during the probationary period.
Must pass the physical fitness testing and other required selection screenings.
Must be willing and available to work assigned shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to work emergency call-ins and overtime with little or no notice.
May be required to possess or obtain a special police commission.

Responsibilities

Learn to enforce local, state, and federal laws and departmental rules and regulations.
Attend and successfully complete the required Entrance Level Police Training Course during the probationary period.
Obtain Police Officer certification during the probationary period.
Perform law enforcement and public safety duties after academy training, with assignments to a division at the Police Department’s discretion.
Remain available for emergency duty and call-ins, including duties needed to maintain continuous agency operations.
Demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms when required.