NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE OFFICER

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Police Officers, that possess a current certification card as a Police Officer by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

This is a statewide recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Natural Resources Police. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill positions in the Natural Resources Police throughout the State of Maryland. This is a statewide position, applicants selected for this position must be willing to be stationed anywhere in the State of Maryland.  Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for this position for at least one 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: 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.

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Police Officers, that possess a current certification card as a Police Officer by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. 

Required licenses and/or certifications must be listed under the "Licenses and Certifications" section of the application. Failure to do so will result in being found ineligible for the position.

1. Applicants must possess a police officer certification as required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission at the time of application. The applicant must hold a valid / current certification and training standards compliance card which is:

 a. Issued by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission and

 b. Has a certificate number and current certification date and

 c. Certifies that you have met the requirements for training and certification as a Police Officer in Maryland

2. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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; a completed background investigation, including a check of criminal history; an oral interview and truth verification device testing; physical and psychological examination following offer of employment.

2. Employees are subject to call-in 24-hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Employees in this classification are subject to assignment in any area of the State.

6. Employees in this classification will serve a two-year probation period.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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 that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

Selected applicants will be subjected to a comprehensive background investigation to include a polygraph examination, oral interview, drug screening, medical and psychological examinations.

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

Please note, you will be required to complete a state application AND a supplemental questionnaire. Applicants that do not submit BOTH documents at the time of application will not be considered.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred.

If online access is unavailable, 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 Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker  at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

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.