EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER

Experienced Police Officers (EPO)

The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking experienced police officer candidates to be considered for the position of Police Officer. The Police Department is seeking men and women that exhibit characteristics of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity that blend together with a philosophy for community-oriented policing and a strong desire to serve the interest of the citizens of Prince George's County. EPO candidates must be currently certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission and have completed at least one (1) year as a full-time Police Officer in the State of Maryland. (Following any probationary period)

Examples of Work

The typical duties of a police officer, upon whom public safety depends, include: responding to calls; maintaining order in an assigned patrol area; enforcing criminal and traffic laws mandated and authorized by the State and local laws and ordinances; 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

• Currently certified as a Police Officer in the State of Maryland with a minimum of 12 months patrol experience. Past or current experience must be in the following activities: Enforcing state and local criminal laws and ordinances; Enforcing state and local traffic laws and ordinances. Making physical arrests; Investigating traffic accidents; Operating and emergency vehicle; Responding to calls for service involving conflict management/mediation.
• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
• 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 6 months old at time of application)
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
• Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information.

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Additional Information

Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.

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

1. Submit an online application
2. Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review
3. Preliminary Documents and Records Check

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

1. Download, complete and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS)
2. Participate in Background Investigation & PHS Orientation
3. Initial Interview
4. Background Investigation
5. Oral Board
6. Polygraph Examination
7. Psychological Screening
8. Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test
9. Hiring Consideration
10. Final Offer of Employment
11. Graduation from the Prince George's County Police MD EPO Academy

Before applying, serious applicants will:

• Learn how to join the Police Department
• Obtain and review a copy of your credit report
• Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from every state in which you have held a driver's license

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, therefore each applicant must update their online profile with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.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; poor credit history; history or pattern of crimes both 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 selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or the Police Department.

For current information on Salary and Benefits please visit Join PGPD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Join PGPD or by calling your Police Recruiter at (301) 780-8175 or 1-888-310-9736. ACADEMY CLASSES ARE SELECTED AND HELD AS VACANCIES OCCUR Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions.

Experienced Police Officers (EPO)

The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking experienced police officer candidates to be considered for the position of Police Officer. The Police Department is seeking men and women that exhibit characteristics of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity that blend together with a philosophy for community-oriented policing and a strong desire to serve the interest of the citizens of Prince George's County. EPO candidates must be currently certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission and have completed at least one (1) year as a full-time Police Officer in the State of Maryland. (Following any probationary period)

Examples of Work

The typical duties of a police officer, upon whom public safety depends, include: responding to calls; maintaining order in an assigned patrol area; enforcing criminal and traffic laws mandated and authorized by the State and local laws and ordinances; 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

• Currently certified as a Police Officer in the State of Maryland with a minimum of 12 months patrol experience. Past or current experience must be in the following activities: Enforcing state and local criminal laws and ordinances; Enforcing state and local traffic laws and ordinances. Making physical arrests; Investigating traffic accidents; Operating and emergency vehicle; Responding to calls for service involving conflict management/mediation.
• U.S. Citizen
• High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)
• 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 6 months old at time of application)
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
• Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information.

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Additional Information

Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.

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

1. Submit an online application
2. Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review
3. Preliminary Documents and Records Check

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

1. Download, complete and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS)
2. Participate in Background Investigation & PHS Orientation
3. Initial Interview
4. Background Investigation
5. Oral Board
6. Polygraph Examination
7. Psychological Screening
8. Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test
9. Hiring Consideration
10. Final Offer of Employment
11. Graduation from the Prince George's County Police MD EPO Academy

Before applying, serious applicants will:

• Learn how to join the Police Department
• Obtain and review a copy of your credit report
• Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from every state in which you have held a driver's license

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, therefore each applicant must update their online profile with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.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; poor credit history; history or pattern of crimes both 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 selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or the Police Department.

For current information on Salary and Benefits please visit Join PGPD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Join PGPD or by calling your Police Recruiter at (301) 780-8175 or 1-888-310-9736. ACADEMY CLASSES ARE SELECTED AND HELD AS VACANCIES OCCUR Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions.

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