PLEASE NOTE THE ONLINEAPPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT MOBILE DEVICE USE.
The Maryland State PoliceTrooper application process will require you to access your online employmentcenter account throughout your process. You will need to remember the usernameand password you create when you start your application.
Any questions or concernsregarding the Maryland State Police Trooper application and application processshould be directed to Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unitpersonnel at.
All email correspondence to MSPstaff should utilize an appropriate subject line indicating the purpose of theemail.
***The Maryland State PoliceRecruitment and Selection Unit would appreciate information regarding thesuccess of their Recruitment initiatives. Please complete and submit theTrooper ApplicantInterest Survey.
The position of Maryland StatePolice Trooper is a State-wide position. Troopers may be assigned andreassigned to any county within the State of Maryland.
In order to apply you must bewilling to work in any Maryland county.
*Please note to apply you DONOT have to be a resident of Maryland. However all applicants selected andhired for the position of Trooper will be required to be a resident of Marylandprior to the graduation of 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 andmotor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland
Issuing traffic citations andwarnings
Investigating traffic accidentsInvestigating and completing criminal investigations
Interviewing witnesses victimsand suspects
Writing field reports
Arresting and processingsuspects
Preparing cases for court andtestifying in court
Providing basic medicalattention to ill and injured persons
Career Opportunities: Althoughno trooper candidate is selected for immediate entry into a specialized unitthe Maryland State Police offers a wide range of assignments for experiencedTroopers. After graduation of the MSP academy field training and initialassignment to a field installation Troopers may request a reassignment to aspecialized unit such as:
Accident Reconstruction
Automotive Safety EnforcementDivision
Aviation Command
Canine Unit
Commercial Vehicle EnforcementDivision
Computer Crimes
Crime Lab
Criminal Investigations
Dive Team
Drug Enforcement
Executive Protection
Homeland Security
Licensing Division
S.T.A.T.E. Team (SWAT)
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 andmotor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland
Issuing traffic citations andwarnings
Investigating traffic accidentsInvestigating and completing criminal investigations
Interviewing witnesses victimsand suspects
Writing field reports
Arresting and processingsuspects
Preparing cases for court andtestifying in court
Providing basic medicalattention to ill and injured persons
Forinformation regarding Maryland State Polices Body Modification and TattooPolicy please visit PROCESS The entire Maryland StatePolice trooper application process generally takes six (6) months to complete. The application process isdesigned to help select those applicants who are most qualified. Below you willfind an overview of the process. Please note it is the goal ofthe Maryland State Police to hire applicants who possess the qualifications andthe dedication to become a Maryland State Police Trooper. Please understandthat if you successfully complete all phases of this process you MAY receive aFinal Offer of Employment. Trooper candidates are hired based upon the needs ofthe Department. Successful completion of all phases of the hiring process doesnot guarantee a Final Offer of Employment. Completion of the initial section of the online application up tothe indicated stop point Attendance of an Applicant Orientation Functional Fitness Assessment Test POST written examination Submission of the full application with required additionaldocumentation Oral Interview Polygraph Examination Background Investigation Medical Testing Police Selection Committee The MarylandState Police offers a comprehensive compensation package for its Troopers. Formore information on Maryland State Police Trooper salary and benefits pleasevisit: If you have any questions aboutthis recruitment please contact the Maryland State Police at . TTY Users: call via MarylandRelay We thank our Veterans for theirservice to our country and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employeeswho are reflective of the States diversity. Bilingual applicants areencouraged to apply.BENEFITS