Park Police Officer

Overview

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking Entry-Level Park Police Officer Candidates within Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Park Police division protects over 400 parks across 37,000 acres of park land, including trails, athletic fields, campsites, and playgrounds, on a 24-hour basis. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong character, good judgment, honesty, reliability, and steadfast integrity.

This is an instructional level position with formalized training in law enforcement methods and procedures in both classroom and field settings.

Applicants who successfully complete the background investigation and medical clearance will be assigned as a Cadet to an Entry Level Academy Training Class and will receive formal instruction leading to certification in Basic Law Enforcement. Proficiency is measured through written, oral, and practical examinations. Upon completion of the Entry Level Academy Training and the Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP), an officer will be assigned to a rotating shift and will be responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local statutes, laws, and regulations.

Please complete the online application by clicking the APPLY link. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a formal invitation via email to participate in the entry level officer testing process. Applications that are mailed or hand-delivered will not be considered.

Testing may be conducted either in-person or online (virtually) through a 3rd party vendor platform. The test predicts future performance and behavior through a combination of personality constructs, integrity, and biographical data. Testing takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

• Applicants will be notified (via email) of their confirmed test date and registration instructions (if applicable).
• Applicants may purchase study materials from Industrial/Organization Solutions (IOS) at the following link:

Dress Attire For Testing Business Casual is required to participate in entry level testing both virtually and in-person.

Candidates with passing test scores must attend a virtual “Pre-Hire Information Session” before being considered for an oral board interview. Attendance is mandatory.

Candidates who pass the entry level test and participate in the mandatory Pre-Hire Information Session must also pass an Oral Board Interview conducted by a Police Assessment Board to remain in the hiring process.

Background Investigation: All candidates who participate in the oral board interview and advance in the hiring process are required to undergo an extensive background investigation and meet the Commission's suitability requirements.

• High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
• Age requirements in accordance with the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (currently age 21 by graduation from academy).
• United States Citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Successfully pass background investigation and pre-employment medical requirements.
• Successfully pass the commission’s written exam and oral board for park police officer candidates.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

• Classification Specification:
  Park Police Officer Candidate (1001).
• These positions are for those interested in working within Montgomery County only.
• Selection Process:
  Written Examination;
  Pre-Hire Information Session (Mandatory);
  Oral Board Interview;
  Background Investigation/Computer Voicer Stress Analysis (CVSA);
  Contingent Employment Offer;
  Medical/Stress/Psychological Evaluations;
  Hire / Orientation Date assigned.
• Reasons for disqualification may include poor work history, poor driving record, felony convictions, illegal drug usage, falsification of applications,…