Introduction

PLEASE NOTE, THE ONLINEAPPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT MOBILE DEVICE USE.The Maryland StatePolice Cadet application process will require you to access your onlineemployment center account throughout your process. You will need to rememberthe username and password you create when you start your application.Any questions or concernsregarding the Maryland State Police Cadet application and application processshould be directed to Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unitpersonnel at�msp.cadetrecruiting@maryland.gov.��All emailcorrespondence to MSP staff should utilize an appropriate subject lineindicating the purpose of the email.***The Maryland State PoliceRecruitment and Selection Unit would appreciate information regarding thesuccess of their Recruitment initiatives. Please complete and submit the�Cadet Applicant InterestSurvey.� �

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LOCATION OF POSITION

This is a statewideposition. While Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Divisionwill take county residency into account, assignment will depend on need.Selected applicants mustbe willing to work in any county in Maryland.

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to expose young men and women to the various duties and responsibilities of a Maryland State Trooper and to better prepare them to become Troopers when they reach the age of 21.Cadets are assigned to perform duties that do not require police authority. They are generally assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. Cadets will be assigned to work under the supervision of a Trooper at a truck inspection station or on patrol.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

��United States Citizen (for more information regardingqualifications of US citizenship, please visit�http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship)��Age - Cadet applicants may complete the application process atthe age of 17, but cannot be appointed or begin working until he reaches theage of 18. Cadet Applicants must be appointed before reaching 20 years of age.��Residency - Applicants do not need to be a Maryland resident toprocess. However, they must become a Maryland resident on the date ofappointment as cadet.��Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. (Cadet Applicantsmay begin the application process in the final year of high school).��Must possess a valid Driver's License in any state and asatisfactory driving record, current driving record cannot exceed 3 points, inthe event you exceed this requirement please wait to apply until you are at orbelow 3 points.���Must be in excellent physical condition.���Binocular visual acuity must be 20/20 with or withoutcorrection.��Have a good reputation and sound moral character.��Not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence.��Be truthful in every stage of the application process.�An individual is ineligible forinitial certification as a cadet if the individual has illegally used marijuanawithin 1 year before application.�An individual is ineligible forinitial certification as a cadet or trooper�if the individual hasillegally used a controlled dangerous substance (other than marijuana)or�narcotic drug for any purpose within the 3 years before application.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

For information regarding Maryland State Police's Body Modification and Tattoo Policy, please visit�http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Careers/Pages/BodyModificationandTattooPolicy.aspx

SELECTION PROCESS

The hiring process for Cadet applicants is structured, rigorousand detailed. It is designed to help select those applicants who are mostqualified.Below you will find an overviewof the process. You must successfully complete each step to move on in theprocess.�1.COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION TO THE INDICATED STOP POINT2.ATTENDANCE OF AN APPLICANT ORIENTATION3.FUNCTIONAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT TEST4.WRITTEN EXAM5.SUBMISSION OF THE ENTIRE ONLINE APPLICATION6.ORAL INTERVIEW7.POLYGRAPH8.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION9.MEDICAL TESTING10.� POLICE SELECTIONCOMMITTEE

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSThe Maryland State Police offersa comprehensive compensation package for its Cadets. For more information onMaryland State Police Cadet Salary and benefits please visit:�http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Careers/Pages/SalaryBenefits.aspx

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have anyquestions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at410-653-4281 or email msp.cadetrecruiting@maryland.gov.TTY Users: call viaMaryland RelayWe thank our Veteransfor their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employeeswho are reflective of the State’s diversity.Bilingual applicants areencouraged to apply.