Experienced Police Officer

Overview

EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER role at Prince George's County, Maryland. Only online applications will be accepted.

• The typical duties of a police officer include responding to calls, maintaining order in an assigned patrol area, enforcing state and local criminal and traffic laws, making reports, courtroom presentation of cases, and providing effective service to the citizens of Prince George's County. Shift work is required.

• Currently certified as a Police Officer in the State of Maryland with a minimum of 12 months patrol experience. Experience must include enforcing state and local criminal and traffic laws, making physical arrests, investigating traffic accidents, operating an emergency vehicle, and responding to calls for service involving conflict management/mediation.
• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate; 60+ college credit hours preferred
• 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 6 months old at time of application)
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months of driving experience
• Pass all qualification factors listed in the Additional Information

• Applicants must complete all of the following steps:
  Submit an online application;
  Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review;
  Preliminary Documents and Records Check.
• If vacancies exist, applicants may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes Personal History Statement (PHS), Background Investigation & PHS Orientation, Initial Interview, Background Investigation, Oral Board, Polygraph Examination, Psychological Screening, Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test, Hiring Consideration, Final Offer of Employment, and Graduation from the PGPD EPO Academy.
• Before applying, serious applicants will: learn how to join the Police Department, obtain and review a copy of their credit report, and obtain a certified copy of driving record where applicable.
• All male U.S. citizens and male naturalized citizens over 18 must register with Selective Service. All notifications will be via email; update your online profile and junk/spam settings to receive communications from .md.us.
• Reasons for disqualification may include deception, poor work history, driving record issues, crimes, or failure to meet standards as determined by the Police Department.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Internal applicants have specific rights regarding appeal processes. This employer participates in E-Verify and will verify work authorization after an offer is accepted.