POLICE OFFICER II

Introduction

\r\nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team! \r\n \r\n\r\n

GRADE

SLE 0003\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Capitol Police Department\r\nBaltimore City – 301 W. Preston Street\r\nAnnapolis – 29 St. Johns Street\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

A Police Officer II is responsible for enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to ensure 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees in this classification are considered Emergency Essential personnel and must be willing and available for duty at all hours; employees may be 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 and substance abuse screening, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for the Police Officer II position include, but are not limited to: \r\n \r\n- Enforce laws, rules, and regulations governing the protection of personnel and State property. \r\n- Direct vehicular traffic, enforce parking regulations, investigate accidents, and issue warnings and citations. \r\n- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate incident reports in accordance with agency directives and standard operating procedures. \r\n- Investigate criminal acts to resolve and/or prosecute criminal activity. \r\n- Make arrests and testify in court. \r\n- Render emergency and/or first aid to sick or injured persons. Stabilize injured persons prior to ambulance response. \r\n- Respond to disturbances, emergencies, suspicious persons, and suspicious activities. \r\n- 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.\r\n

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.\r\nExperience: Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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.\r\n2. 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. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information regarding all qualifications in your application.\r\n \r\n- At least two (2) years of experience as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Maryland.\r\n- Former law enforcement officer certification in the last 3-5 years or a current non-Maryland officer who completed an acceptable entrance-level academy in another state or through the federal government.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.\r\n2. Applicants for this classification, formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a Police Officer within the past three years and 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 Commission.\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be required to possess or obtain a special police commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209, Annotated Code of Marylan…