The typical duties of a police officer, upon whom public safety depends, include: responding to calls; maintaining order in an assigned patrol area; enforcing criminal and traffic laws mandated and authorized by the State and local laws and ordinances; report writing, courtroom presentation of cases; and providing effective and efficient service to the citizens of Prince George's County. Shift work is required.

• 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 6 months old at time of application)
• Possess a valid driver's license and at least 6 months driving experience
• Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information.

If sufficient vacancies exist, applicants at this stage may be contacted to continue into the Background Investigation process, which includes:

1. Download, complete and submit the Personal History Statement (PHS)
2. Participate in Background Investigation & PHS Orientation
3. Initial Interview
4. Background Investigation
5. Oral Board
6. Polygraph Examination
7. Psychological Screening
8. *Pass the APRT again
9. Medical Examination & Drug Screening Test
10. Hiring Consideration
11. Final Offer of Employment
12. Graduation from the Prince George's County Police Academy

Before applying, serious applicants will:

• Learn how to join the Police Department by clicking here.
• Have your doctor complete the APRT Waiver Form (which you will also receive as an attachment to the email inviting you to self-schedule for the APRT).
• Be prepared to take the Written Exam.
• Obtain and review a copy of your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com 
• Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from every state in which you have held a driver's license (Maryland drivers can obtain a certified copy by clicking here)

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.
All notifications for this position will be made via email, therefore each applicant must update their online profile with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us" and "@princegeorgescountymd.gov".
Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: previous disqualification; deception; poor work history; poor driving record; suspended license; DWI/DUI; poor credit history; history or pattern of crimes both reported and not reported; felony/misdemeanor conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase; falsification of application or other documents; failure to meet physical and mental standards; failure to present a professional appearance; inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Office of Human Resources Management Public Safety Investigations Division and/or the Police Department.
For current information on Salary and Benefits please visit Join PGPD.

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