Trooper / Flight Paramedic



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THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE AVIATION COMMAND IS ACTIVELY RECRUITING
EXPERIENCED PARAMEDICS TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM.

 
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Qualifications
 

All of our Flight Paramedics are sworn Maryland State Troopers. The qualifications necessary to be considered as a Trooper/Flight Paramedic (in addition to the Basic Trooper qualifications) are: 

 
  • National Registry Paramedic certification
  • Maryland Paramedic certification (or eligibility for reciprocity)
  • At least 2 years Paramedic Experience in Prehospital Setting
  • Flight Paramedic Certification or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (Recommended)
  • Rotor wing flight experience (Recommended)
 
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 BENEFITS
 
Annual Salary Increases, contingent upon funding, based on 18-step scale to top base pay for a Master Trooper of $124,973.
Automatic Promotions & Salary Increases to Trooper First Class (after three years), Senior Trooper (10 years) and Master Trooper (15 years).
Competitive Promotional Opportunities to Corporal, Sergeant, First Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain.
Take-Home Car that may be used off-duty in accordance with State Police policy.
Health Insurance 80% subsidized by the State.
State Police Retirement after 25 years or age 50 with up to five years of creditable military service for non-retired military personnel.
All Uniforms and Equipment provided at no cost.
Overtime Opportunities in Aviation and other areas of the Department.
12-Hour Shifts upon assignment to Aviation.
Associate's Degree can be earned upon graduation from the Academy at no cost.

 COMPENSATION
(As of July 1, 2024)
 
Base Pay Upon Academy Graduation: $68,673
Pay Upon Completion of Rescue Technician Training: $71,173
Uniform Allowance: $1,500 
Fitness Bonus: $1,000
Educational Bonus: $150-500

Shift Differential: $2.00 / hour
 
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Our next virtual open house will be on May 23, 2022

Click here​ to register

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