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MARYLAND STATE POLICE (Pikesville, MD) Cadet in PIKESVILLE, Maryland
The Maryland State Police has a unique, unclassified position available to young men and women - State Police Cadet. Cadet applicants
must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate (or equivalent) to be considered for employment. The main purpose of this position is to expose young men and women to the various duties and responsibilities of Maryland State Troopers and to better prepare them to become Troopers when they reach the age of 21.
Starting Salary for Troopers is $25,502
Cadets are assigned to perform duties that do not require police authority. They are generally assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division which is primarily tasked with conducting safety audits and compliance reviews for businesses engaged in the commercial vehicle industry.
Cadets are tasked with inspecting commercial vehicles at a weight and inspection facility and assisting with roving operations. Cadets are assigned to work under the supervision of a Trooper at a truck inspection station or on patrol.