NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE - #25-000936-0002

Introduction This is a statewide position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Natural Resources Police. This is a statewide position, applicants selected for this position must be willing to be stationed anywhere in the State of Maryland. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function.

Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. *Candidates selected are no longer required to live at the Police Academy Grade 80 Location of Position Selected candidate will report to the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions located at 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784 for training.

Upon graduation, once selected candidates become sworn law enforcement, locations would be assigned by NRP leadership based on current vacancies and the immediate needs of the department. Main Purpose of Job Natural Resources Police Officer Candidate is the entry level of law enforcement work in the Department of Natural Resources. Employees in this class attend the Natural Resources Police Training Academy to learn how to enforce State and Federal Laws and departmental rules and regulations as they apply to conservation, boating, hunting, DNR-managed lands, criminal, civil and traffic violations.

Minimum Qualifications • 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: None.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications • Employees in this classification must attend the law enforcement academy and pass the Entrance Level Police Training Course required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission and the Maryland Natural Resources Police. • Employees in this classification will be assigned training duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements • Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission 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 A completed background investigation, including a check of criminal history Oral interview and truth verification device testing Physical and psychological examination following offer of employment.

• Employees in this classification will be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis. • Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations, 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. • Natural Resources Police employees serve a two-year probation period beginning with entry on duty in this classification.

Selection Process Applicants will complete a written test designed to measure abilities and personal characteristics of importance to the role of a police officer. Once all qualified applicants have been identified, they will be informed about the availability of testing. Following the establishment of the testing date, candidates will receive the necessary preparation materials.

They will be allotted a period of four (4) weeks to effectively utilize these materials in preparation for the written assessment. Selected applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation which will include: truth verification device testing (polygraph) drug screening oral interview Applicants who successfully complete the background investigation will be required to successfully complete a medical examination and a psychological examination. This is a skilled service classification in the State Personnel and Management System.

Examination Process Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application.

Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately. Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Further Instructions The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401.

The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov. Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed.

Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr