Park Police Officer (MPTC Certified)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Prince George's County Park Police Division is seeking sworn Police Officers who are Maryland-certified (MPTC) or meet Comparative Compliance standards. The department values good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity in its officers.

Officers patrol parks by vehicle, motorcycle, horse, or on foot, enforce laws and park rules, respond to incidents, and may arrest and testify in court.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• MPTC Certified or meet Comparative Compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned beats by car, motorcycle, horse or on foot; observes and reports incidents and park rule violations.
• Directs traffic and parking; responds to calls for service and provides assistance as needed.
• Secures crime or accident scenes and takes initial statements from victims and witnesses; makes arrests and conducts follow-up reporting.
• Prepares cases and testifies in court as required; may assist with investigations under supervision.

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Prince George's County Park Police Division is seeking sworn Police Officers who are Maryland-certified (MPTC) or meet Comparative Compliance standards. The department values good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity in its officers.

Officers patrol parks by vehicle, motorcycle, horse, or on foot, enforce laws and park rules, respond to incidents, and may arrest and testify in court.