What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSP TROOPER CANDIDATE position at Maryland State Police?
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.
Responsibilities
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
## POSITION DUTIES
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
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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.
Responsibilities
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
## POSITION DUTIES
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
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