The Maryland Police Corps is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Justice designed to help local law enforcement agencies increase the number of police officers with advanced education. Officers hired under this program agree to work in community policing/patrol assignments for a period of four (4) years after hire by participating police agencies.

Applicants must meet separate selection requirements for both the Prince George's County Police Department and the Maryland Police Corps. Selected applicants do not become employees of the Prince George's County Police Department until they successfully complete all Maryland Police Corps requirements, including graduation from the 24-week residential training program and receive a Final Offer of Employment from the Prince George's County Police Department. Police Corps graduates must also complete a 5-week Prince George's County Police Academy and 16 weeks of Field Training.

Police Corps graduates are eligible for reimbursement of up to $30,000 for prior college expenses. Police Corps Trainees receive a $250 per week stipend in lieu of a salary during the 24-week residential (live-in) training program located in Linthicum, Maryland. As a Police Corps Cadet, you will receive room and board, all equipment, uniforms, training, and health benefits. Upon graduation, you will be awarded three (3) graduate credits from the University of Maryland.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Completion of separate Police Corps and Prince George's County Police Department Applications
• Successful completion of testing and background investigations
• Conditional offer of employment extended from the Prince George's County Police Department and a approved Police Corps contract authorizing entry into the program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Recent college graduate (no earlier than 2000) or full-time student pursuing a four-year degree at an accredited college or university
• 21 years old at time of graduation from the Maryland Police Corps Academy
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability, integrity and sincere dedication to public service

THE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete all of the following:

• Written Examination
• Physical Agility Test
• Completion and submission of a Personal History Statement
• Audio/Vision Screening
• Polygraph Examination
• Oral Board
• Background Investigation
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examinations - complete physical (weight should be in proportion to height)
• Final Offer of Employment
• Graduation from 24- week residential (live-in) Police Corps training program located in Linthicum, Maryland
• Completion of 5-week Prince George's County Academy and 16-week Field Training Program

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; poor driving record; felony conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase; falsification of application or other documents; failure to meet physical standards; inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Police Department, or the Maryland Police Corps during the required training.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FLUENT IN SPANISH ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

CLOSING DATE: Completed applications must be received or postmarked by August 26, 2002.

TO APPLY: Applications can be obtained at the Office of Personnel and Labor Relations, any branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System, or any Prince George's County Police District Station. Submit completed applications to:

THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS
1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159, Largo, MD 20774
Internet Address: www.co.pg.md.us

UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Applications can be obtained at the Office of Personnel, any branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System, downloaded, or you may apply online.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace