Description
Police Officer II
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Applicants must attach a copy of an active Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) card when submitting an application.
Current vacancies exist within Allegany and St. Mary’s counties only.
Join a dynamic team of officers focused on serving the MVA community. Committed to the equitable delivery of Police services to our community, employees, and customers
The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Office of Investigations and Security Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer II.
Police Officer II is the full performance level of law enforcement work and performs the full range of duties with complete independence. Employees are subject to call in duty during emergencies and staffing shortages and will work a rotating shift. Employees will be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Employees are required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
Responsibilities Included:
- Enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of personnel and State property.
- Perform safety, patrol and security duties in motor vehicle or on foot
- Respond to disturbances and emergencies
- Issues warnings or summons and make arrests
- Investigate accidents and criminal acts.
Note: MVA Police Officers are subject to the Transportation Services Human Resources (TSHRS) Policies and are not afforded any rights under the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBR).
Employees will be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Employees in this classification receive general supervision under a Police Officer Supervisor or Police Chief.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: Six (6) months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
- Applicants must have completed all training components as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC).
Notes:
- The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Protective Service classifications or Law Enforcement specialty codes in the Military Police Officer field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Licenses & Certifications
- Candidates for positions in this classification must possess police officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions at the time of application.
- Applicants formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions as a police officer within the past three years who are eligible for recertification at the time of appointment meet the certification requirement for this classification. The recertification criteria are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.07, available at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
- Employees may be required to possess or obtain a special police commission in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-209.
Additional Information
Special Requirements:
- Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland
Police and Correctional Training Commissions in accordance with the Annotated Code of
Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207. These Selection Criteria Are Listed In Detail In The Code Of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 And Include The Following:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history
- Oral interview
- Physical examination
- Possession of a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland.
- Employees are subject to call-in 24-hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
- Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis, as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
- Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
To Apply:
Submit a DTS-1 application online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd. The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Employees in this classification may be eligible for student loan repayment. For more information, please visit: https://dbm.maryland.gov/employees/Pages/SmartWork.aspx.
The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
Special Requirements:
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 An EEO/AA Employer
Date Issued: 07/31/24
Re-issued: 9/3/24
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- Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Are you at least 21 years of age?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D certificate?
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Are you a United States Citizen?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license valid in the State of Maryland?
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Do you have six (6) months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer?
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Applicants must have completed all training components as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC). Do you currently have an active MPCTC card? If answered Yes, please attached a copy of your card to the application. If you do not submit a copy of your MPCTC card your application may be disapproved.
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Do you possess a Police Officer Certification as required by the Maryland Police Training Commission or within three (3) years of active certification at the time of application?
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The positions being filled from this recruitment are located at the Cumberland Branch Office (Alleghany County) and the Loveville Branch (St. Mary's County). Please indicate which branch you would be interested in,
- Cumberland Branch 13000 Winchester Road SW Cumberland, Md 21502
- Loveville Branch 27351 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
- Not interested in those locations
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I understand that if my responses to this supplemental questionnaire are exaggerated and/or not substantiated by the information included in my application, it will result in my immediate removal from the recruiting process.
- Yes, I have read and agree to the statement above.
- Required Question
