Maryland State Agency Job Announcement

Skilled and Professional Services


Maryland Department of Natural Resources


Natural Resources Police Officer

RECRUITMENT FOR:  Natural Resources Police Officer (08-0535-901)

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

This is a Position Specific Recruitment available only to persons who possess current certification as a Police Officer from the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission, or those whose certification has expired within the last three years and are eligible for recertification, or who have completed MPCTC training as a Police Officer by the time of hire.

CANDIDATES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN APPROVED COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE COURSE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

SALARY:  $42,247 (Salary rules in effect for current State employees and reinstatements)

CLOSING DATE: Open and Continuous.

POSITION DUTIES: Natural Resources Police Officer is the entry level of law enforcement work learning to enforce conservation, criminal, traffic, civil and boating laws, rules and regulations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED certificate, 21 years of age, and US citizen.

AND

Possession of a current certification as a Police Officer from the MPCTC per Public Article 3-201 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland. All applicants must provide a copy of their current certification in their original Application Packet, or if their certification has expired within the last three years, they must be able to be recertified, or they must have completed MPCTC training as a Police Officer by the time of hire.

NOTE:

  • Natural Resources Police Officers are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Annotated Regulations .06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
  • Applicants must successfully complete the Entry Level Natural Resources Police training as required by the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
  • Employees are subject to call-in on a 24-hour basis and must provide a telephone number where they can be reached.
  • Employees must be willing to accept a position to work anywhere in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Candidates will be scored based on an oral board. Candidates will be placed on an Eligible List based on their oral board score and ranked in one of three categories: BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED. Continuing through the selection process, applicants will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship; be subject to a comprehensive background investigation to include a polygraph and drug screening; and successfully complete physical and psychological examinations.

TO APPLY: Please submit a Maryland State Employee Application (MS-100) including the announcement number and an Initial Interview Questionnaire to the address below. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Faxed applications will not be accepted. The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources Service, C-3
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
TTY: (410) 260-8835

Application Packets are available by calling 410–260-8070 or http://www.dnr.state.md.us/hr/jobs.asp or www.dbm.maryland.gov
Application materials will be received on an open and continuous basis.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer