Nature and Variety of Work ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER (EPO) COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking experienced police officer (EPO) candidates to be considered for the Comparative Compliance EPO Academy. The Police Department is seeking men and women that exhibit characteristics of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity that blend together with a philosophy for community-oriented policing and a strong desire to serve the interests of the citizens of Prince George's County. Candidates approved for hire in this position will attend a Comparative Compliance EPO Academy.
The Comparative Compliance EPO Academy is a 23 week course of instruction designed to meet all of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) objectives for certification as a police officer in the State of Maryland. The Comparative Compliance EPO Academy will be offered to all NON-MARYLAND CERTIFIED experienced police officers, to include Federal, Local, and Out-of-State jurisdictions with at least one and a half (1.5) years of service with their respective agencies. The Comparative Compliance EPO Academy is a professional learning environment for advanced officers, NOT a basic instructional academy
EPO candidates must be currently certified by a recognized agency and have completed at least one and one half years as a full time Police Officer. Examples of Work 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.
Qualifications BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Minimum Qualifications Currently certified as a Police Officer with a minimum of 18 months (1.5 years) experience with current agency U.S. Citizen High School graduate; (60+ college credit hours preferred) Possess a valid driver's license Pass a comprehensive background investigation to include review of Internal Affairs File, Oral Interview, Polygraph, Psychological Evaluation, and Medical Evaluation Pass all of the qualification factors listed in the Additional Information. Additional Information Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application is NOT recommended
You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position. To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete all of the following steps: Submit an online application Preliminary Application and/or Applicant History Review Preliminary Documents and Records Check Comparative Compliance applicants must provide a copy of their basic training syllabus/curriculum to include hours. 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) Participate in Background Investigation & PHS Orientation 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 Comparative Compliance EPO Academy All male U.S
citizens, and male naturalized citizens 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". 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; 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Join PGPD or by calling your Police Recruiter at (301) 780-8175 or 1-888-310-9736. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process can click here for specific instructions. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work: 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
For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify. 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