Park Police Officer Candidate
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DescriptionPLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AS THE TESTING PROCESS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARK POLICE HAS CHANGED.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is currently seeking applicants for Park Police Officer Candidates within Montgomery County. The ParkPolice secure and protect over 59,000 acres of park property in Prince George's and Montgomery counties, on a 24-hour basis. Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the exciting career of law enforcement!Application Process:Please complete the on-line application by clicking the Apply link. If you meet the requirements you will receive a formal invitation via email to take the Written Examination.The written exam is designed to assesscognitive ability measured with three non-cognitive measures: personality constructs, integrity, and biographical data.Applications that are mailed or hand-delivered will not be considered.Candidates will be screened and those meeting the minimum qualifications will receive a notification via email to attend the exam.Dress:Business casual attire for the written exam.IMPORTANT: You must bring a current, unexpired, valid driver's licenseand signed Medical Clearance Formwith you on the day of testing.Applicants may purchase study materials from Industrial/Organization Solutions at It is strongly suggested that you purchase in preparation for this exam.If you are unable to make the allotted date and time of the entry level exam, you will be required to submit another application for consideration and will be notified of the next testing date at that time. Test dates will not be rescheduled.Information Session:Candidates with passing scores are required to attend a virtual information session before being scheduled for an oral board interview.Minimum QualificationsExperience: No previous experience in law enforcement is required.Education: Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education.Examination: Candidate applicants must pass the Commission's written Police Officer Candidate examination, must pass an oral interview conducted by a Police Assessment board.A background investigation will be made on each candidate and the candidate must meet the Commission's suitability requirements.Medical and Physical Standards: Park Police Candidates must be able to successfully pass a medical examination based on the Commission's medical standards for Park Police administered by a Commission approved medical physician prior to appointment.U.S. citizen and not less than21 years old at the time of application.At least 21 years of age at the time of application.Supplemental InformationClassification Specification:Park Police Officer Candidate (0709)These positions are for those interested in working within Montgomery County only.SELECTION PROCESS:* Written Examination* Information Session (Mandatory)* Oral Board Interview* Background Investigation/Voice Analysis* Contingent Employment Offer* Medical/Stress/Psychological Evaluations* Final Offer / Orientation DateReasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following:Poor work history; poor driving record; felony conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase; falsification of application or other documents; failure to meet physical standards; inability to competitively complete any of the components of the selection process; and/or other disqualifying factor as determined by the M-NCPPC Park Police Department.May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-###-#### (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.