Experienced Police Officer - Comparative Compliance

EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER – COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE

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Nature and Variety of Work:

Only online applications will be accepted.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking experienced police officer (EPO) candidates to be considered for the Comparative Compliance EPO Academy. The agency seeks men and women who exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity, who blend together with a philosophy for community‑oriented policing and a strong desire to serve the interests of the citizens of Prince George’s County.

Candidates approved for hire in this position will attend a 23‑week Comparative Compliance EPO Academy, which is a professional learning environment for advanced officers, NOT a basic instructional academy. The Academy meets all Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) objectives for certification as a police officer in the State of Maryland. It is offered to all

Examples of Work:

• Responding to calls; maintaining order in an assigned patrol area; enforcing criminal and traffic laws; preparing report writing; courtroom presentation of cases; and providing effective and efficient service to the citizens of Prince George’s County. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently certified as a Police Officer with a minimum of 18 months (1.5 years) experience with current agency
• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation including review of Internal Affairs File, oral interview, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation
• Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information

To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps:

• Submit an online application
• Preliminary application and/or applicant history review
• Preliminary documents and records check
• Comparative Compliance applicants must provide a copy of their basic training syllabus/curriculum, including hours

If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants at this stage may be contacted to continue into the background investigation process, which includes:

• Download, complete and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS)
• Participate in 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
• Graduation from the Prince George’s County Comparative Compliance EPO Academy

All male U.S. citizens and male naturalized citizens living in the U.S. who are 18 and over are required to register with selective service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.

All notifications for this position will be made via email. Each applicant must update their online profile with any changes to personal information and continually monitor the specified email account. Adjust spam/junk settings to allow emails from addresses ending in ".md.us".

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Previous disqualification
• Deception
• Poor work history
• Poor driving record
• Suspended license
• DWI/DUI
• History or pattern of crimes reported and not reported
• Felony/misdemeanor conviction
• Illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase
• Falsification of application or other documents
• Failure to meet physical and mental standards
• Failure to present a professional appearance
• Inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the…