Park Police Officer Candidate

About the role

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking applicants for Entry-Level Park Police Officer Candidates within Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Park Police division secures and protects over 400 parks across 37,000 acres of park land to include trails, athletic fields, campsites, and playgrounds on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Undergo formalized training in law enforcement methods and procedures both in the classroom and in the field.
• Receive formal instruction leading to certification in Basic Law Enforcement.
• Enforce federal, state, and local statutes, laws, and regulations.
• Take appropriate action under stress.
• Monitor and review work performance closely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
• Age requirements in accordance with the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (currently age 21 by graduation from academy).
• United States Citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Successfully pass background investigation and pre-employment medical requirements.
• Successfully pass commission’s written exam and oral board for park police officer candidates.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

Strong character, good judgment, honesty, reliability, and steadfast integrity.

Benefits

See Supplemental Information for details.

Pay

See Supplemental Information for details.

Schedule

Rotating shifts.

Application Process

Please complete the online application by clicking the APPLY link. Applications that are mailed or hand-delivered will not be considered.

Entry Level Officer Testing Process

Testing takes approximately 3 hours to complete. Applicants will be notified (via email) of their confirmed test date and registration instructions (if applicable).

Pre-Hire Information Session

Candidates with passing test scores must attend a virtual “Pre-Hire Information Session” before being considered for an oral board interview. Attendance is mandatory.

Oral Board Interview

Candidates who pass the entry level test AND participate in the mandatory Pre-Hire Information Session must also pass an Oral Board Interview conducted by a Police Assessment Board in order to remain in the hiring process.

Background Investigation

All candidates who participate in the oral board interview and advance to the next step in the hiring process is required to undergo an extensive background investigation and meet the Commission's suitability requirements.

Classification Specification

These positions are for those interested in working within Montgomery County only.

Selection Process

• Written Examination
• Pre-Hire Information Session (Mandatory)
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Investigation/Computer Voicer Stress Analysis (CVSA)

Supplemental Information

See Supplemental Information for details.

Benefits Summary

See Supplemental Information for details.

Will you be at least 21 years old by the time of graduation from the academy, as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission?

1. Yes
2. No