State of Maryland

Introduction

PLEASE NOTE, THE ONLINE\r\nAPPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT MOBILE DEVICE USE.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland State\r\nPolice Cadet application process will require you to access your online\r\nemployment center account throughout your process. You will need to remember\r\nthe username and password you create when you start your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nAny questions or concerns\r\nregarding the Maryland State Police Cadet application and application process\r\nshould be directed to Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unit\r\npersonnel at�msp.cadetrecruiting@maryland.gov.��All email\r\ncorrespondence to MSP staff should utilize an appropriate subject line\r\nindicating the purpose of the email.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n***The Maryland State Police\r\nRecruitment and Selection Unit would appreciate information regarding the\r\nsuccess of their Recruitment initiatives. Please complete and submit the�Cadet Applicant Interest\r\nSurvey.� �\r\n

GRADE

7 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

This is a statewide\r\nposition. While Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division\r\nwill take county residency into account, assignment will depend on need.\r\nSelected applicants must\r\nbe willing to work in any county in Maryland.\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to expose young men and women to the various duties and responsibilities of a Maryland State Trooper and to better prepare them to become Troopers when they reach the age of 21.\r\nCadets are assigned to perform duties that do not require police authority. They are generally assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. Cadets will be assigned to work under the supervision of a Trooper at a truck inspection station or on patrol.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• United States Citizen (for more information regarding\r\nqualifications of US citizenship, please visit�http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship)\r\n��Age - Cadet applicants may complete the application process at\r\nthe age of 17, but cannot be appointed or begin working until he reaches the\r\nage of 18. Cadet Applicants must be appointed before reaching 20 years of age.\r\n��Residency - Applicants do not need to be a Maryland resident to\r\nprocess. However, they must become a Maryland resident on the date of\r\nappointment as cadet.\r\n��Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. (Cadet Applicants\r\nmay begin the application process in the final year of high school).\r\n��Must possess a valid Driver's License in any state and a\r\nsatisfactory driving record, current driving record cannot exceed 3 points, in\r\nthe event you exceed this requirement please wait to apply until you are at or\r\nbelow 3 points.\r\n���Must be in excellent physical condition.\r\n���Binocular visual acuity must be 20/20 with or without\r\ncorrection.\r\n��Have a good reputation and sound moral character.\r\n��Not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence.\r\n��Be truthful in every stage of the application process.\r\n�\r\nAn individual is ineligible for\r\ninitial certification as a cadet if the individual has illegally used marijuana\r\nwithin 1 year before application.\r\n�\r\nAn individual is ineligible for\r\ninitial certification as a cadet or trooper�if the individual has\r\nillegally used a controlled dangerous substance (other than marijuana)\r\nor�narcotic drug for any purpose within the 3 years before application.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

For information regarding Maryland State Police's Body Modification and Tattoo Policy, please visit\r\n�\r\nhttp://mdsp.maryland.gov/Careers/Pages/BodyModificationandTattooPolicy.aspx\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

The hiring process for Cadet applicants is structured, rigorous\r\nand detailed. It is designed to help select those applicants who are most\r\nqualified.\r\nBelow you will find an overview\r\nof the process. You must successfully complete each step to move on in the\r\nprocess.\r\n�\r\n1.\r\nCOMPLETION OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION TO THE INDICATED STOP POINT\r\n2.\r\nATTENDANCE OF AN APPLICANT ORIENTATION\r\n3.\r\nFUNCTIONAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT TEST\r\n4.\r\nWRITTEN EXAM\r\n5.\r\nSUBMISSION OF THE ENTIRE ONLINE APPLICATION\r\n6.\r\nORAL INTERVIEW\r\n7.\r\nPOLYGRAPH\r\n8.\r\nBACKGROUND INVESTIGATION\r\n9.\r\nMEDICAL TESTING\r\n10.� POLICE SELECTION\r\nCOMMITTEE\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\nThe Maryland State Police offers\r\na comprehensive compensation package for its Cadets. For more information on\r\nMaryland State Police Cadet Salary and benefits please visit:�http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Careers/Pages/SalaryBenefits.aspx\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any\r\nquestions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at\r\n410-653-4281 or email msp.cadetrecruiting@maryland.gov.\r\nTTY Users: call via\r\nMaryland Relay\r\nWe thank our Veterans\r\nfor their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees\r\nwho are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\nBilingual applicants are\r\nencouraged to apply.\r\n