Police academy training includes college level academic courses, defensive tactics, interview techniques and firearms training. Additionally, as a fire investigator you will be assigned to attend many college level training courses provided by institutions such as the National Fire Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Your law enforcement training will be supplemented by regular in-service training provided by the Maryland State Police and the State Fire Marshal's Office. Six personal leave days and eleven holidays are also provided per year. All employees earn sick leave at the rate of 15 days per year.
Employees can accumulate and unlimited number of sick leave days.
If the applicant meets the basic requirements, he or she will be entered into the application process. Functional Fitness Test Polygraph Examination Oral Interview Board Drug Testing Background Investigation Physical and Psychological Examinations Failure to meet any pre-employment requirement will result in disqualification.