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PLEASENOTE: THE ONLINE APPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT MOBILE DEVICE USE.
The Maryland State Police Trooper application process will requireyou to access your online employment center account throughout your must remember the username and password you create when you start yourapplication.
Any questions or concerns regarding the Maryland State PoliceTrooper application and application process should be directed to MarylandState Police Recruitment and Selection Unit personnel at.
All email correspondence to MSP staff should utilize anappropriate subject line indicating the purpose of the email.
***The Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unit wouldappreciate information regarding the success of its recruitment complete and submit theTrooperApplicant Internet Survey.
Theposition of Maryland State Police Trooper is a Statewide position. Troopers maybe assigned and reassigned to any county within the State of Maryland.
Toapply you must be willing to work in any Maryland county AND work shiftwork including night shift.
*Pleasenote to apply you DO NOT have to be a resident of Maryland. However allapplicants selected and hired for the position of Trooper will be required tobe a resident of Maryland before graduation from the six 6 month MSP academy.
Maryland State Police offers afull range of police services to the residents of Maryland. The basic dutiesand responsibilities of every Maryland State Trooper include:
Enforcing the criminal and motor vehicle lawsof the State of Maryland
Issuing traffic citations and warnings
Investigating traffic accidents Investigatingand 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 andinjured 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 from the MSP academy field training and initial assignment to a field installation Troopers may request a reassignment to a specialized unit such as:
Every member of the MarylandState Police is held to the same standards. In order to be accepted into theapplication process you must:
Be a United States citizen (for moreinformation regarding qualifications of US citizenship please visit at least 20 years of age but not older than59
Possess a valid High School Diploma that isrecognized by the State Board of Education or a GED. (If you have a High SchoolDiploma from a foreign country you must have your diploma checked forequivalency. For more information please visit a valid Drivers License in any stateand have a satisfactory driving record. Please note your current drivingrecord CANNOT exceed 3 points. In the event that you exceed this point requirementplease wait to apply until you are at or below 3 current points.
Be eligible to obtain a Maryland DriversLicense
Binocular far and near visual acuity with orwithout correction must be 20/20 or better.
Meet the MSP standards of medical fitness
Have a good reputation and sound moralcharacter
Not have any current court orders relating todomestic violence
Be truthful in every stage of the applicationprocess
For information regarding Maryland State Polices Body Modification and Tattoo Policy please visit MSP currently allows the processing of trooper applicants who have full and partial tattoo sleeves. Certain limitations do apply including the requirement to wear the longsleeve uniform shirt while on duty. The recruiting staff can determine if your tattoo(s) fall under this requirement during your processing.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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