MSP TROOPER Job Northern Kentucky USA,Government

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 atmsp.recruiting.

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.

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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/Body Modification and Tattoo Policy .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…