Park Police Officer Candidate

Park Police Officer Candidate

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is currently seeking applicants for Park Police Officer Candidate positions. The Park Police secure and protect over 27,000 acres of park property in Prince George's County, on a 24-hour basis. Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the exciting career of law enforcement.

Application Process: Please complete the on-line application by clicking the Apply link. If you meet the requirements you will receive a formal invitation via email to take the Written Examination. The written exam is designed to assess cognitive ability measured with three non-cognitive measures: personality constructs, integrity, and biographical data. Applications that are mailed or hand-delivered will not be considered. Candidates will be screened and those meeting the minimum qualifications will receive a notification via email to attend the exam. Candidates with passing scores will be invited back for an orientation. Applicants completing the written exam with a passing score will be invited back for an Agility Test. To take part in the Agility Test you must have Medical Clearance. Business casual attire for the written exam. IMPORTANT: You must bring a current, unexpired, valid driver's license and signed Medical Clearance Form with you on the day of testing. Applicants may purchase study materials from Industrial/Organization Solutions at It is strongly suggested that you purchase in preparation for this exam. If you are unable to make the allotted date and time of the entry level exam, you will be required to submit another application for consideration and will be notified of the next testing date at that time. Test dates will not be rescheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: No previous experience in law enforcement is required. Education: High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED). Age: Age requirements in accordance with the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (currently age 21 by graduation from academy). Examination: Candidate applicants must pass the Commission's written Police Officer Candidate examination, must pass an oral interview conducted by a Police Assessment board. Successfully pass background investigation and pre-employment medical requirements. A background investigation will be made on each candidate and the candidate must meet the Commission's suitability requirements. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment. Successfully pass commission's written exam and oral board for park police officer candidates. Medical and Physical Standards: Park Police Candidates must be able to successfully pass a medical examination based on the Commission's medical standards for Park Police administered by a Commission approved medical physician prior to appointment. United States Citizen by birth or naturalization.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification: Park Police Officer Candidate (0709) These positions are for those interested in working within Prince George's County only. SELECTION PROCESS: Written Examination Agility Test Completion and Submission of a Personal History Statement Background Investigation/Voice Analysis Oral Board Interview Medical/Stress/Psychological Evaluations Graduation from designated Police Academy 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 components of the selection process; and/or other disqualifying factor as determined by the M-NCPPC Park Police Department.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or View phone number on click.appcast.io (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.