Thank you for your interest in becoming a Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer.
Contact: Cpl. Ray Griggs at 443-221-8251 or raymond.griggs1@maryland.gov
Minimum Requirements
The Maryland Natural Resources Police is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of conservation and boating law enforcement.
To begin the application process, you MUST:
- be a United States citizen;
- be at least 20-plus years old (must be 21 upon graduation from police academy);
- have a high school diploma or GED;
- have a valid driver’s license from any state and a good record;
- have 20/25 eyesight and possess binocular far and near visual acuity, with or without correction;
- be in excellent physical condition;
- have a good reputation and be of sound moral character;
- not illegally used any controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug or marijuana for any purpose within three years of application, per the Maryland Police Training Commission requirements; and
- not be under a court order related to domestic violence.