The Many Facets of the MSP

 

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Maryland State Police.

The Maryland State Police is currently processing applicants for the following positions:

Maryland State Police Trooper
Maryland State Police Cadet
Maryland State Police Contractual Trooper
and Civilian Employees

1st Step of Application Process for Cadet and Trooper Applicants

You cannot begin the Maryland State Police application process for the Trooper or Cadet positions
until you have attended an Applicant Orientation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO APPLY AND THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE USE THE LINKS ABOVE FOR TROOPER APPLICANTS AND CADET APPLICANTS.
 
FOR THE  FULL LIST OF SCHEDULED DATES PLEASE CLICK HERE
 

The first step for any Trooper or Cadet applicant is the Applicant Orientation, an open-house orientation conducted by members of the Recruitment Staff. During the Applicant Orientation you will learn much more about the Maryland State Police through discussions and video presentations. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions to decide if the Maryland State Police is right for you.

All Applicant Orientations begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. 

****UNDER MPTC REGULATIONS EACH CANDIDATE MUST BE ABSENT OF CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE USE (3) THREE YEARS PRIOR TO APPLICANT ORIENTATION**** 

 

You should arrive on time and plan to spend three hours at the Applicant Orientation. Appropriate business attire (a jacket and tie for men and a pant suit or skirt for women) is expected. Please do not arrive in casual attire such as khakis or jeans as you will not be admitted.

Please be sure to bring the following items when you attend:

  • A Black Pen
  • A Note Pad
  • Your Valid Driver's License
  • Please come prepared knowing your Social Security Number 
    If you live more than 5 hours away from the State of Maryland, please go to the Out of State Applicant Information page.

When you have chosen the date and location, arrive on time and appropriately attired.
There is no need to contact the Recruitment Unit prior to attending your Applicant Orientation.

NOTE: The Applicant Orientation will be cancelled due to inclement weather when the Snow Emergency Plan is placed into effect for the entire State, or in the county where the Applicant Orientation is being held. All announcements for cancellations will be posted on this page, the main Career page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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