PRE-EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

We appreciate your interest in employment with the Metro Special Police Department (MSPD). Our department employs many talented and diverse full-time and part-time employees who protect and serve our clients in the District of Columbia.

To be considered for employment with our department, special police officer candidates must first meet the following minimum requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age for a Special Police Officer (SPO);
Graduated from an accredited high school or institution with a High School Diploma or GED;
No convictions of a felony crime (examples: domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, murder, attempted murder, assault on a police officer, or assault with a deadly weapon) and certain misdemeanor crimes;
Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect an individual to perform the duties of a SPO;
Be a citizen of the United States. SPOs must be a US citizen at the time of being commissioned, there is no exception for this;
Be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently;
Be of good moral character, as determined by a pre-employment investigation;
Be able to pass a comprehensive medical evaluation to include a drug test;
Have reliable means of transportation to and from work;
Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the position in which you are applying to;
Experience may be substituted for college credits, prior military service, or prior law enforcement experience, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of MSPD.

Upload a copy of your resume in PDF format or Microsoft Office Word format from your laptop or desktop (all other formats will be rejected). *NOTE: It is not advised that you submit your application using a cellphone because most cellphones cannot upload attachments. *

13) If applying as a DC Special Police Officer (SPO), which of the following describes you? *

7) What telephone number can we reach you at? *

12) Are you willing to work day shift, night shift, overnight shift, holidays and weekends? *

Apply today by filling out the interest card below with your information, and submitting your resume! This is the first step.

3) What is your sex? *

10) If hired, how soon could you start (example: I can start on 03/08/2019)? *

Employment Opportunities

11) What type of employment are you looking for? *

5) What is your email address? *

8) What position are you applying to? *

6) Confirm your email address. *

15) If you answered yes to the previous question about reasonable accommodation, please describe in detail the accommodation you are seeking. If none, type "N/A" *

9) What is the lowest hourly rate you are willing to accept for the position you applied to (example: $20.00 per hour)? *

14) Do you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability or a religious accommodation? *

1) What is your full name (First, Middle, Last Name)? *

17) Tell us why you think you would be a good fit for our agency and what unique skills do you have that would make you a positive asset to our agency? *

4) What is your date of birth? *

2) What is your race? *

16) How did you hear about us and that we are hiring (example: I was referred by an employee/Facebook/Indeed/ZipRecruiter/Google Search, ect.)? *

Employment Opportunities

The Department’s pre-employment selection process consists of the following elements:

◾ Submission of a completed employment application;
◾ Initial interview with applicant;
◾ Background investigation to include: 1) employment history verification, 2) personal character reference review, 3) federal criminal history review, 4) state criminal history review, 5) local criminal history review, 6) social media review, 7) motor vehicle history review, 8) education records review, 9) military records (if applicable), and 10) medical records;
◾ Completion of a medical physical examination by a licensed medical examiner and approved as "fit for duty";
◾ Completion of a 10-panel drug test by a licensed medical laboratory with negative drug results;
◾ Any other requirement determined necessary by the department; and
◾ Final interview and offer of employment.

Qualified applicants and employees are treated fairly without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.

If you think you have what it takes to exemplify our motto – “Taking Pride in Professionalism” –, consider a career with the Metro Special Police Department.