Police Officer II

MVA Police Officer II

Open recruitment. Applicants must attach a copy of an active Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) card when submitting an application. Current vacancies exist only in Anne Arundel and St. Mary's Counties. Join a dynamic team of officers focused on the equitable delivery of Police services to our MVA community, employees, and customers. The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Office of Investigations and Security Services are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer II. 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 carry firearms and to demonstrate, on a periodic basis, practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms. Responsibilities included: enforcing laws, rules, and regulations governing the safety and protection of personnel and State property; performing safety, patrol, and security duties in a motor vehicle or on foot; responding to disturbances and emergencies; issuing warnings or summons and making arrests; investigating accidents and criminal acts. Note: MVA Police Officers are subject to the Transportation Services Human Resources System (TSHRS) Policies and Procedures are not afforded any rights under the Maryland Police Officer Accountability Act and/or Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBR). Employees will be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Employees in this classification receive general supervision under a Police Officer Supervisor or Police Chief. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: 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). Notes: 1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.

Licenses & Certifications

1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.

Additional Information

Special Requirements: 1. Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following: U.S. Citizenship; Must be at least 21 years of age; Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history; Oral interview; Physical examination; Possession of a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland. 2. Employees are subject to call-in 24-hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. 3. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis, as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions. 4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. To apply: Submit a DTS-1 application online at: The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. MVA Police Officers are subjected to the Transportation Services Human Resources System (TSHRS) Policies and Procedures and are not afforded any rights under the Maryland Police Officer Accountability Act and/or Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBR). Employees in this classification may be eligible for student loan repayment. For more information, please visit: The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge. Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io TTY: View phone number on click.appcast.io An EEO/AA Employer Date Issued: 02/11/2026