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RECRUITMENT CALENDAR | FAQS | MISSION

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE 

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION UNIT:

We are still hiring and accepting applications. Our next Trooper Candidate Class is set to begin in January 2025. Please feel free to contact any member of the Recruitment & Selection Unit with any questions or concerns.

APPLY NOW

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LEARN MORE BY TALKING WITH A TROOPER

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, crime prevention, forensic science, homeland security, aviation, or cybersecurity, the Maryland State Police is for you. As a State Trooper, you can pursue a wide range of career opportunities where you can use your unique strengths and talents to serve the citizens of Maryland.

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Sgt. Quintina Walker
Acting Commander
Office: 410-653-4281
Cpl. Tyrel Flowers-Jackson Recruiter 
 Sgt. Tyrel Flowers-Jackson
Recruiter
Office: 410-653-4430
Cell: 443-618-7083
Cpl. Brook Schafer Recruiter 
 Cpl. Brook Schafer
Recruiter
Office: 410-653-4209
Cell: 410-913-7929
 
Cpl. Alioune Niasse
Recruiter
Office: 410-653-4330
Cell: 240-736-0578
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MARYLAND STATE POLICE IS SEEKING ACTIVE MILITARY, VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD!

The Maryland State Police is actively seeking active military, veterans and members of The National Guard to serve as Troopers.

As part of Maryland's continuing commitment to our veterans, we are working to connect veterans with available services and programs. If you would like your contact information to be shared with the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and other State agencies please contact Recruitment Unit.

The Maryland State Police offers eligible military personnel, veterans, and their dependents the ability to utilize their GI Bill® Educational Benefits. The GI Bill® can be utilized throughout the Maryland State Police Academy, field training, and through the 16 month probationary period to follow. Military personnel are encouraged to visit http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/ for further information.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S.​

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THE FIRST STEP IN THE TROOPER/CADET APPLICATION PROCESS

To begin the Maryland State Police application process for the Trooper or Cadet positions you will be required to complete the first part of the Trooper/Cadet Application.*

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW FOR TROOPER POSITION

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW FOR CADET POSITION

*Applicants without internet access may contact the Maryland State Police Recruitment and Selection Unit at 410-653-4348 for alternative instructions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO APPLY AND THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE USE THE LINKS ABOVE FOR TROOPER APPLICANTS AND CADET APPLICANTS.

APPLICANTS THAT RESIDE OUTSIDE OF MD, DE, NJ, PA, VA AND WV MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CONDENSED APPLICATION PROCESS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE. 

UNDER MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION REGULATIONS EACH CANDIDATE MUST BE ABSENT OF CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE USE OTHER THAN MARIJUANA (3) THREE YEARS PRIOR TO APPLYING.​ FOR MARIJUANA USE, YOU MUST BE ABSENT 12 MONTHS PRIOR.

 
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Barrack Recruiters' Contact Information​

​Cumberland Barrack
​S/T Christopher Toey
​christopher.toey@maryland.gov​301-729-2101
​Frederick Barrack
​TFC Adam Oleyar
​adam.oleyar@maryland.gov​301-600-4151
​Hagerstown Barrck
CPL Scott Ciccarelli
scott.ciccarelli@maryland.gov​301-766-3800
​McHenry Barrack
​CPL Ralph Davis
ralph.davis@maryland.gov
​301-387-1101
​Golden Ring Barrack
​M/T Hasim Johnson
hasim.johnson@maryland.gov​410-780-2700
​Waterloo Barrack
​TFC Christopher Mohr
christopher.mohr@maryland.gov​410-379-9700
​Westminster Barrack
​TFC Thomas Adle
​thomas.adle@maryland.gov​410-386-3000
​College Park Barrack
CPL Aaron Williams
aaron.williams@maryland.gov
​301-345-3101
​Forestville Barrack
S/T Angel Ortiz
angel.ortiz@maryland.gov​301-568-8101
​Rockville Barrack
CPL Andre Butler
andre.butler@maryland.gov​301-424-2101
​Annapolis Barrack
​TFC Erin Lowe
​erin.lowe@maryland.gov​410-974-3790
Glen Burnie Barrack
​CPL Daniel Wynne
​daniel.wynne​@maryland.gov​410-761-5130
​La Plata Barrack
​TFC Travis Howard
travis.howard@maryland.gov
​301-392-1200
​Leonardtown Barrack
CPL Marquis Johnson
marquis.johnson@maryland.gov
​301-475-8955
Prince Frederick
SGT Casey Ruth
casey.ruth@maryland.gov
​410-535-1400
​Bel Air Barrack
S/T Glenn Henry
glenn.henry@maryland.gov
​410-879-2101
​North East Barrack
CPL Joshua Kim
joshua.kim@maryland.gov​410-996-7800
​JFK Memorial Barrack
TFC Richard Warble
richardb.warble@maryland.gov​410-537-1150
​Berlin Barrack
CPL Chistopher Snell
seth.shubert@maryland.gov
​410-641-3101
​Centreville​TFC Christopher Severa
christopher.serva@maryland.gov​410-758-1101
​Easton Barrack
M/T Ian Rola
​ian.rola@maryland.gov​410-819-4747
​Princess Anne Barrack
​TFC Shadoe Meyers
shadoe.meyers@maryland.gov​443-260-3700
​Salisbury Barrack
​TPR Tykeisha Johnson
tykeisha.johnson@maryland.gov​410-749-3101
​Criminal Enforcement Division
​Sgt. Todd Newcomer
​todd.newcomer@maryland.gov
​410-694-4700
​Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
​ST Kaci Baker
​kaci.baker@maryland.gov
​301-865-3601​
​Aviation​TFC Matthew Walsh
Sgt. Jenna Turner
​matthewc.walsh@maryland.gov
jenna.turner@maryland.gov
​410-238-5800
410-238-3500