Job description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ONLINE THROUGH THE DGS WEBSITE. Please visit www.dgs.maryland.gov and click on Employment to view the full version of this posting and to apply online. Applications will be accepted until 06/02/2023.

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position is with the Maryland Department of General Services, Maryland Capitol Police, with positions located in Baltimore City and Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).

Main Purpose Of Job

A Police Officer II is the full performance level of law enforcement work enforcing laws, rules, and regulations governing the safety and protection of personnel and State property. Police Officers in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility and will receive general supervision from a Police Officer Sergeant. Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends.

Employees in this classification are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night and are required to remain or report for duty at such hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Physical, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Enforces laws, rules, and regulations governing the protection of personnel and State property.
• Directs vehicular traffic, enforces parking regulations, and investigates accidents, and issues warnings and citations.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate incident reports in accordance with agency directives and standard operating procedures.
• Investigates criminal acts to resolve and/or prosecute criminal activity.
• Makes arrests and testifies in court.
• Renders emergency and/or first aid to sick or injured persons. Stabilizes injured persons prior to ambulance response.
• Responds to disturbances, emergencies, suspicious persons, and suspicious activities.
• Other functions may be required that enable this agency to fulfill its overall governmental mission to provide law enforcement and physical security to the Department of General Services owned and managed properties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 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.

Experience: Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.

Notes:

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.

• At least two years of experience as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Maryland.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,317.00 - $83,138.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All common areas are sanitized regularly.

Work Location: In person

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