Background investigations will only be conducted on applicants who reside within a 250-mile radius of Baltimore.
Police applicants must be age 21 by graduation of our six month police academy.
Cadet applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be able to pass a written examination.
Applicants must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others as determined by a test of physical ability. In addition, after accepting an appointment to a position within this classification, all candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, psychological screening, polygraph examination, and periodic drug testing.
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.
Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment.
Must have a diploma from a recognized high school or a GED certificate recognized by the Board of Education of Maryland at the time of the appointment.
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