POLICE OFFICER II 'REPOST'

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department.

Position Details

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help Incarcerated Individuals reintegrate into society upon release.

Grade and Location

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Statewide/ Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Position Duties

• Performs safety, patrol and security duties in motor vehicles or on foot
• Confronts prowlers and suspicious persons
• Responds to disturbances and emergencies, renders emergency first aid
• Prepares detailed reports documenting unusual incidents, meticulously following established agency guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Investigates suspected criminal activities, ensuring to gather evidence and witness statements as needed
• Makes arrests of individuals believed to be involved in these criminal acts and transport them to the appropriate facilities using state-issued vehicles
• Serves as a point of contact for the public and media
• May staff an operations center tasked with overseeing and managing the deployment and coordination of security personnel
• Testifies in court in connection with arrests made while on duty

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation
• Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Willing to work a flexible shift that requires being on call 24-hours
• Experience patrolling, securing, and monitoring premises to ensure authorized personnel access and safety
• Employed as a certified law enforcement officer within the last 3 years

Special Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Effective and respectful communication with diverse populations
• Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus

Selection Process

• Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension