MSP TROOPER CANDIDATE

PLEASE NOTE: THE ONLINE APPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY SUPPORT MOBILE DEVICE USE. 

The Maryland State Police Trooper application process will require you to access your online employment center account throughout your process. You must remember the username and password you create when you start your application. 

Any questions or concerns regarding the Maryland State Police Trooper application and application process should be directed to Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unit personnel at msp.recruiting@maryland.gov. 

All email correspondence to MSP staff should utilize an appropriate subject line indicating the purpose of the email. 

***The Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unit would appreciate information regarding the success of its recruitment initiatives. Please complete and submit the Trooper Applicant Internet Survey.

The position of Maryland State Police Trooper is a Statewide position. Troopers may be assigned and reassigned to any county within the State of Maryland.

To apply, you must be willing to work in any Maryland county AND work shift work, including night shift.

*Please note, to apply, you DO NOT have to be a resident of Maryland. However, all applicants selected and hired for the position of Trooper will be required to be a resident of Maryland before graduation from the six (6) month MSP academy.

Maryland State Police offers a full range of police services to the residents of Maryland. The basic duties and responsibilities of every Maryland State Trooper include:

· Enforcing the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State of Maryland

· Issuing traffic citations and warnings

· Investigating traffic accidents Investigating and completing criminal investigations

· Interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects

· Writing field reports

· Arresting and processing suspects

· Preparing cases for court and testifying in court

· Providing basic medical attention to ill and injured persons

Career Opportunities: Although no trooper candidate is selected for immediate entry into a specialized unit, the Maryland State Police offers a wide range of assignments for experienced Troopers. After graduation from the MSP academy, field training, and initial assignment to a field installation, Troopers may request a reassignment to a specialized unit, such as:

• Accident Reconstruction   
• Automotive Safety Enforcement Division   
• Aviation Command
• Canine Unit 
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division 
• Computer Crimes   
• Crime Lab  
• Criminal Investigations
• Dive Team   
• Drug Enforcement 
• Executive Protection 
• Homeland Security   
• Licensing Division
• S.T.A.T.E. Team (SWAT)

Every member of the Maryland State Police is held to the same standards. In order to be accepted into the application process you must:

§  Be a United States citizen (for more information regarding qualifications of US citizenship, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship)

§  Be at least 20 years of age but not older than 59

§  Possess a valid High School Diploma that is recognized by the State Board of Education or a GED. (If you have a High School Diploma from a foreign country, you must have your diploma checked for equivalency. For more information, please visit www.naces.org/members.htm.)

§  Possess a valid Driver's License in any state, and have a satisfactory driving record. Please note, your current driving record CANNOT exceed 3 points. In the event that you exceed this point requirement, please wait to apply until you are at or below 3 current points.

§  Be eligible to obtain a Maryland Driver's License

§  Binocular far and near visual acuity, with or without correction, must be 20/20 or better.

§  Meet the MSP standards of medical fitness

§  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

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

*The MSP currently allows the processing of trooper applicants who have full and partial tattoo "sleeves." Certain limitations do apply, including the requirement to wear the long-sleeve uniform shirt while on duty.  The recruiting staff can determine if your tattoo(s) fall under this requirement during your processing.