Maryland Department of State Police

Learn what it takes to become a Maryland State Trooper. While the basic duties of a Trooper include investigating traffic crashes, issuing citations, writing reports and enforcing the laws of Maryland, our Troopers do so much more. For more than 100 years, Maryland State Troopers have served the citizens of Maryland by fighting crime and promoting roadway safety.

ABOUT THE JOB

Maryland State Troopers are responsible for enforcing both criminal and traffic laws, investigating accidents and crimes, providing medical assistance, and working with communities. They also play a crucial role in public safety through patrols, emergency response, and community engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforcing both criminal and traffic laws
• Investigating accidents and crimes
• Providing medical assistance
• Working with communities
• Playing a crucial role in public safety through patrols, emergency response, and community engagement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces and has applied to obtain United States citizenship
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license in any state and have a satisfactory driving record
• Possess visual acuity correctable to 20/20, binocularly
• Be at least 20 years old but not older than 59
• Be in excellent physical condition
• Have a good reputation and sound moral character

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Be a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the UnitedStates who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armedforces and has applied to obtain United States citizenshipPossess a high school diploma or GEDPossess a valid driver’s license in any state and have a satisfactory driving recordPossess visual acuity correctable to 20/20, binocularlyBe at least 20 years old but not older than 59Be in excellent physical conditionHave a good reputation and sound mor

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