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Prince George's County, Maryland

EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER - COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE

Prince George's County, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Prince George's County, Maryland

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Nature and Variety of Work:

Only online applications will be accepted.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking experienced police officer (EPO) candidates to be considered for the Comparative Compliance EPO Academy. The agency seeks men and women who exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, and integrity, who blend together with a philosophy for community‑oriented policing and a strong desire to serve the interests of the citizens of Prince George’s County. Candidates approved for hire in this position will attend a 23‑week Comparative Compliance EPO Academy, which is a professional learning environment for advanced officers, NOT a basic instructional academy. The Academy meets all Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) objectives for certification as a police officer in the State of Maryland. It is offered to all

non‑Maryland certified experienced police officers, including those from federal, local, and out‑of‑state jurisdictions with at least one and a half (1.5) years of service with their respective agencies. EPO candidates must be currently certified by a recognized agency and have completed at least one and a half years as a full‑time police officer. Examples of Work:

Responding to calls; maintaining order in an assigned patrol area; enforcing criminal and traffic laws; preparing report writing; courtroom presentation of cases; and providing effective and efficient service to the citizens of Prince George’s County. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently certified as a Police Officer with a minimum of 18 months (1.5 years) experience with current agency

U.S. Citizen

High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred)

Possess a valid driver’s license

Pass a comprehensive background investigation including review of Internal Affairs File, oral interview, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation

Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information

To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps:

Submit an online application

Preliminary application and/or applicant history review

Preliminary documents and records check

Comparative Compliance applicants must provide a copy of their basic training syllabus/curriculum, including hours

If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants at this stage may be contacted to continue into the background investigation process, which includes:

Download, complete and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS)

Participate in background investigation & PHS orientation

Initial interview

Background investigation

Oral board

Polygraph examination

Psychological screening

Medical examination & drug screening test

Hiring consideration

Final offer of employment

Graduation from the Prince George’s County Comparative Compliance EPO Academy

All male U.S. citizens and male naturalized citizens living in the U.S. who are 18 and over are required to register with selective service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.

All notifications for this position will be made via email. Each applicant must update their online profile with any changes to personal information and continually monitor the specified email account. Adjust spam/junk settings to allow emails from addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Previous disqualification

Deception

Poor work history

Poor driving record

Suspended license

DWI/DUI

History or pattern of crimes reported and not reported

Felony/misdemeanor conviction

Illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase

Falsification of application or other documents

Failure to meet physical and mental standards

Failure to present a professional appearance

Inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process

Other disqualifying factors as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or the Police Department

For current information on salary and benefits please visit Join PGPD.

Additional information can be found at Join PGPD or by calling your Police Recruiter at (301) 780-8175 or 1‑888‑310‑9736.

Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions.

Internal applicants are eligible to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for the grievance procedure.

Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Program participation requires U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. The County participates in E‑Verify and will submit the necessary Form I‑9 information only after an offer has been accepted and the I‑9 has been completed.

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