POLICE OFFICER II

1107

Potomac Center, Hagerstown MD 21740

The main purpose of this position is to provide security and ancillary services at the Potomac Center, a State Residential Center for individuals with developmental disabilities.  This position must act at all times consistent with Commission certification requirements and in accordance with all relevant Regulations, Standards, Policies and Procedures including: Maryland State Police Training Commission; Departments of Budget and Management and Health and Mental Hygiene; Title 17 Code of Maryland Regulations; Memorandum of Understanding; Office of Health Care Quality; ICF-MR; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; statutory requirements; Risk Management; Emergency Preparedness; Annotated Code of Maryland; State Personnel and Pensions Article; and Potomac Center. By virtue of License and Special Commission status bestowed upon Police Officers, duties enumerated under I. Police/Security herein are deemed Essential. Duties enumerated under Ancillary are deemed necessary for the safety and protection of the Potomac Center generally, and to better ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.

To faithfully discharge each and every Police Officer duty, certain condition precedents must be satisfied, to-wit: report for work per schedule or upon request on a regular and continuing basis to include overtime and/or variable schedule; perform physically-arduous tasks such as restraining, lifting, running, etc.; maintain current Police Officer license status to include satisfactorily completing all training requirements; operate all state vehicles in prescribed manner; complete all duties in a professionally competent and timely manner to include rounds and emergency response; record and document all reportable incidents per Center practices and/or Unit requirements; and, provide equitable pro rata share of unit services throughout the year.

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:  Six months of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.

Notes:  1. 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.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in Protective Service classifications or Law Enforcement specialty codes in the Military Police Officer field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a police officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.  Please attach certificate to application.

2. Applicants formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a police officer within the past three years who are eligible for recertification at the time of appointment meet the certification requirement for this classification. The recertification criteria are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.07, available at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.  Please include this information on application, if applicable.

3. Employees may be required to possess or obtain a special police commission inaccordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-209.

1. 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 Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history Oral interview Physical examination Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. 4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing inaccordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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