Military & Veterans careers

The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) are seeking active duty, veterans, and members of the National Guard and Reserves for State Trooper positions . Applicants with honorable military service will be given veterans' preference. As part of Maryland's continuing commitment to our veterans, we are working to connect veterans with available services and programs. In addition to the Maryland State Police Trooper Benefit package, Military Veterans may also qualify for extra Retirement credit. Active Duty Military - Up to 5 years of active duty military service is credited at the ten-year mark towards retirement for State Trooper positions.Reserves and/or National Guard - Four months is credited towards MSP Retirement at the ten-year mark for every satisfactory year in the Reserves or National Guard. Note: This does not apply if you are already retired from the military. apply for state trooper Learn how to apply If you have questions regarding processing as a State Trooper with prior military service, or if you would like your contact information to be shared with the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and other State agencies, please contact, Cpl. Brook Schafer, our military recruiter for MSP. Cpl. Brook Schafer Phone: 410-913-7929 Email: brook.schafer@maryland.gov The Maryland State Police offers eligible military personnel, veterans, and their dependents the ability to utilize their GI Bill® Educational Benefits. The GI Bill® can be utilized throughout the Maryland State Police Academy, field training, and through the 16-month probationary period to follow. Military personnel are encouraged to visit the Veterans' Benefit Administration for further information. Military and Veteran liaisons Each Maryland State Government Department and Agency designates a Veterans Services Specialist (VSS), or 'liaison,' to offer general veteran-related information. This resource is available to State employees who have served in the military or have military family members. The Maryland State Police also has a Military Liaison, whose primary role is to support deploying members of the MSP family serving in the National Guard and Reserves. This liaison additionally serves as the main point of contact for interagency employees and supervisors on all matters related to military service. Contact information Michael Taluskie, First Sergeant Veterans Services Specialist (VSS) Email michael.taluskie@maryland.gov Main 301-251-8000 The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Communications Outreach and Advocacy Program collaborates with these liaisons to enhance information sharing and improve the coordination of veteran services. For more information about outreach and advocacy program , please contact: Lindsay Livingston, Director Phone: 410-260-3842 Email: lindsay.livingston@maryland.gov Denise Nooe, Deputy Director Email: Denise.nooe@maryland.gov