Aspiring State Trooper: Start Your Police Career

Maryland AG; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Job summary

The Maryland State Police seeks applicants for the Trooper position across Maryland. Duties include enforcing criminal and motor vehicle laws, issuing citations, investigating accidents, interviewing witnesses, writing reports, and providing basic medical aid.

The selection process spans about six months, with online application, orientation, fitness test, POST exam, background, and interviews. A final offer is possible after successful completion of all phases; residency requirements apply

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland
• Issuing traffic citations and warnings
• Investigating traffic accidents 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

Job description

Introduction

PLEASE NOTE, THE ONLINE
APPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT MOBILE DEVICE USE.


The Maryland State Police
Trooper application process will require you to access your online employment
center account throughout your process. You will need to remember the username
and password you create when you start your application.
Any questions or concerns
regarding the Maryland State Police Trooper application and application process
should be directed to Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unit
personnel at�[e-mail].
All email correspondence to MSP
staff should utilize an appropriate subject line indicating the purpose of the
email.
***The Maryland State Police
Recruitment and Selection Unit would appreciate information regarding the
success of their Recruitment initiatives. Please complete and submit the�Trooper Applicant Interest Survey.

GRADE

50

LOCATION OF POSITION

The position of Maryland State
Police Trooper is a State-wide position. Troopers may be assigned and
reassigned to any county within the State of Maryland.
In order to apply, you must be
willing to work in any Maryland county.
*Please note, to apply you DO
NOT have to be a resident of Maryland. However, all applicants selected and
hired for the position of Trooper will be required to be a resident of Maryland
prior to the graduation of the six (6) month MSP academy.

Main Purpose of Job

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

POSITION DUTIES

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
�
Career Opportunities: 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)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

For information regarding
Maryland State Police's Body Modification and Tattoo Policy, please
visit��http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Careers/Pages/BodyModificationandTattooPolicy.aspx

SELECTION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

The Maryland
State Police offers a comprehensive compensation package for its Troopers. For
more information on Maryland State Police Trooper salary and benefits, please
visit:� �
http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Careers/Pages/SalaryBenefitsTrooper.aspx

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about
this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4348.
TTY Users: call via Maryland
Relay
We thank our Veterans for their
service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity
employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees
who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
Bilingual applicants are
encouraged to apply.