Lateral/Comparative Compliance Park Police Officer

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; East Riverdale (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking qualified Police Officers to ensure safety and enforce laws in park areas. Candidates must be MPTC certified or meet necessary compliance standards, with strong character traits such as honesty and reliability. The role includes various responsibilities from patrolling areas to managing crowd control during events, ensuring a safe environment for the public.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Must be MPTC certified or meet Comparative Compliance standards.
• Willing to undergo medical, psychological evaluations, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas; observe and report incidents.
• Perform crowd control duties; maintain and examine horses.
• Prepare cases and testify in court.

Skills

Good character

Sound judgment

Honesty

Reliability

Integrity

Job description

Job Opportunity: Sworn Police Officers

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Prince George's County Park Police Division is accepting applications for Police Officers who are currently or previously certified in the State of Maryland (MPTC Certified) or meet Comparative Compliance standards.

We seek men and women of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity.

Responsibilities

1. Patrol assigned areas via patrol car, motorcycle, horseback, or on foot; observe and report incidents of vandalism, violations of laws and park rules; note unsafe conditions; direct traffic and parking; respond to calls for service; secure crime or accident scenes; take initial statements; apprehend and arrest suspects; write incident reports.
2. Perform crowd control duties during major events, especially on horseback; maintain and examine horses; feed and stable horses; perform minor veterinary care.
3. Maintain motorcycles, including routine maintenance; patrol bike paths and regional park areas.
4. Assist with crowd control at ice rinks, concerts, and other events during foot patrols.
5. Serve as Field Training Officer, supervising and evaluating trainees during field training.
6. Prepare cases and testify in court as arresting officer or witness.
7. Conduct preliminary or follow-up investigations, prepare reports on evidence.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Certification through MPTC or meet Comparative Compliance standards.
• Must be willing to undergo post-offer medical, stress, and psychological evaluations, and pass an extensive background check.
• May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.

Additional Information

Invitations to interview will be based on application submission date.

The M-NCPPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor is not tolerated.

If you require accommodations due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at application or call 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make reasonable accommodations to support your application process.

Note

This job posting is active and accepting applications. It is not expired.