POLICE OFFICER

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Police Officer – Announcement #2701 (Entry-Level Police Officers) The Prince George's County Police Department is now accepting applications from individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a Police Officer. We seek men and women of integrity, sound judgment, and strong character who are dedicated to community-oriented policing and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Prince George's County residents. Examples of Work Enforce local, state, and federal laws to protect life and property Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure public safety Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service Investigate crimes by collecting evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records Make arrests and issue citations when appropriate Enforce traffic laws and respond to traffic accidents Provide assistance and support to individuals in crisis situations Engage with the community to build trust and promote crime prevention Testify in court and work with prosecutors and other justice partners Uphold departmental policies, ethical standards, and professional conduct Qualifications U.S. Citizen High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred) 21 years old at time of graduation from the Police Academy (20 years and 3 months old at time of application) Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience Successfully complete all requirements of the Background and Selection Process Bilingual Applicants Are Encouraged To Apply Additional Information Applicants who provide proof of military service or Bachelor’s degree are exempt from taking the written exam. The Prince George's County Police Department is partnering with the National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written examination. To Be Considered For Employment, Applicants Must Successfully Complete All of the Following Steps Submit an online application Preliminary Application and Applicant History Review Register with the National Testing Network to complete the Written Exam Download and complete the participation waiver Self-schedule (online) and pass the APRT. Preliminary Documents and Records Check If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants at this stage may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes: Download, complete, and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS) Initial Interview Background Investigation Oral Board Polygraph Examination Psychological Screening Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test Hiring Consideration Final Offer of Employment Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy Before Applying, Serious Applicants Will Learn how to join the Police Department by clicking here. Register with the National Testing Network and complete the written exam. Download and complete the participation waiver All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace 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 provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace General Plan Information The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services Questionnaire 01 I would make an excellent candidate for this position because: 02 Have you ever been terminated, or resigned in lieu of termination, from a Public Safety agency (Police, Sheriff, Fire/EMS, Corrections, Homeland Security, Emergency Dispatch, etc.)? Yes No 03 (MQ3) What is your current age? You must be greater than 20 years 3 months old to apply. Less than 20 years 3 months old Greater than 20 years 3 months old 04 (MQ4A) I am willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation... Yes No 05 (MQ5) Are you a United States citizen? You must be a United States citizen in order to apply for a law enforcement position. Yes No 06 Please indicate how you learned about the Prince George's County Police Department. Example: Recruiter, Website, National Testing Network, Friend, Job Fair 07 (MQ8) Which best describes your HIGHEST level of education? You must have at least a High School diploma or GED in order to apply. None High School Diploma or GED Some College (less than 60 credit hours) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Advanced Degree 08 Please select the languages are you fluent in. (select all that apply) English Spanish Korean Vietnamese Sign Language Other 09 (MQM1) Male Applicants Only. Have you registered with Selective Service? Yes No 10 (MQM2) Male Applicants Only. Please provide your Selective Service Number and Date of Registration: 11 (MIL1) Which of the following best describes your Military experience? No Military experience Active Retired Discharged Reserves 12 (DRG1) How many times have you used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected or experimented with cocaine? I have NEVER used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected or experimented with cocaine. 1-2 times 3-4 times 5 or more times 13 (DRG2) How many times have you used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected or experimented with Heroin, PCP, LSD, or other hallucinogens? I have NEVER used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected or experimented with Heroin, PCP, LSD, or other hallucinogens. 1-2 times 3-4 times 5 or more times 14 (DRG3) Not including marijuana, how many years has it been since you used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected or experimented with narcotic drugs not prescribed to you for the purpose of getting high? I have NEVER used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected or experimented with narcotic drugs not prescribed to you for the purpose of getting high . One year Two years Three years Four years More than five years 15 (DRG4) Not including marijuana, how many years has it been since you used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected, or experimented with any drug or substance for the purpose of getting high? I have NEVER used, tried, inhaled, ingested, injected, or experimented with any drug or substance for the purpose of getting high. One year Two years Three years Four years More than five years 16 (DRG5) How many times have you used, tried, inhaled, injected, ingested or experimented with synthetic drugs in any form? I have NEVER used, tried, inhaled, injected, ingested, experimented with synthetic drugs in any form. 1-3 Times 4-5 Times 6 or more times 17 (CRM1) Have you sold or distributed any illegal drugs? If yes, please explain in question 18. I have NEVER sold or distributed illegal drugs 1 or 2 times 3 or 4 times 5 or more times

1. CRM1A) If you answered yes to the question 17 regarding selling drugs, please explain. If no, put N/A.
2. CRM2A) Are you currently on probation or parole? If yes, please explain in the text box below question 21.

Yes No 20 (CRM2B) To the best of your knowledge, do you have any outstanding warrants, protective/ex-parte orders or are awaiting any pending criminal proceedings? If yes, please explain in question 21. Yes No 21 (CRM2C) If you answered yes to the question 19 or 20, please explain. If no, put N/A. 22 (CRM3) Have you ever been convicted, entered a guilty plea, been given Probation Before Judgement (PBJ) or STET Docket for an ASSAULT that occurred in a domestic setting, i.e. relating to family or significant other? If yes, please explain in question 23. Yes No 23 (CRM3A) If you answered yes to the question 22, please explain. If no, put N/A. 24 (CRM4) Have you ever convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony? If yes, please explain in question 25. Yes No 25 (CRM4A) If you answered yes to the question 24, please explain. If no, put N/A. 26 (CRM5) Have you ever stolen anything of value? I have NEVER stolen anything Yes, but it was worth less than $100 Yes, it was worth more than $100 but less than $500 Yes, it was worth more than $500 but less than $1,000 Yes, it was more than $1,000 27 (CRM5A) If you answered yes to the question 26 regarding theft, please explain. If no, put N/A. 28 (DRV1) Do you have a valid motor vehicle driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience? Yes No 29 (DRV2) Do you currently have 3 or more negative points on your driver's license, or the equivalent for an out of state license? Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr Prince George's County Public Schools