INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Contact tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment. The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at www.dgs.maryland.gov – Human Resources > Employment > Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. Applications will be accepted until 9/11/25.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information regarding all qualifications in your application..
- At least two (2) years of experience as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for Police Officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following:
   U.S. Citizenship
   Must be at least 21 years of age
   Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history
   Oral interview
   Physical examination
   Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland
2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

A Police Officer II is responsible for enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to ensure the safety and protection of personnel and State property. Police Officers in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility and will receive general supervision from a Police Officer Sergeant. Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts, which may include holidays and weekends.
Employees in this classification are considered Emergency Essential personnel and must be willing and available for duty at all hours; employees may be required to remain or report for duty at such hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Physical and substance abuse screening, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for the Police Officer II position include, but are not limited to:
- 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 and/or prosecute criminal activity.
- Make arrests and testify in court.
- Render emergency and/or first aid to sick or injured persons. Stabilize injured persons prior to ambulance response.
- Respond to disturbances, emergencies, suspicious persons, and suspicious activities.
- Other functions may be required that enable this agency to fulfill its overall governmental mission to provide law enforcement and physical security to the Department of General Services owned and managed properties.