Police Officer II

Salary: $58,783.00 – $91,660.00 Annually

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.