Job Announcement:

Seasonal Public Safety Officer

Accepting Applications for the 2025 summer season.  

Public Safety Officers are utilized as civilian support staff within the Patrol and Support Services Divisions. Generally, Public Safety Officers are deployed in the areas of Arrest and Detention and to support Patrol Operations.

Public Safety Officers assigned to Arrest and Detention are responsible for processing and custody of detainees, safety and security of the Public Safety facility, interaction with the general public and the courts.

Public Safety Officers assigned to Patrol Operations handle traffic control, parking enforcement, assist with transportation of arrestees, public safety needs at special events, and the enforcement of civil violations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Maryland Board of Education or able to produce such by June 1 of the year of employment
• 17 ½ years of age at the time of employment
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• United States Citizen
• Please CLICK HERE to read the Automatic Disqualifiers. If you meet any of the disqualifiers listed, you will automatically be eliminated from the process.

Medical Requirements

• Good physical and mental condition
• Vision correctable to 20/20 with the ability to recognize basic colors

Pay Rate

• $19-$20 per hour
• $500 Hiring Bonus after 80 hours
• $250 Retention Bonus for Employment through C3 Event 

Hiring Process

Candidates must submit an application with preliminary background form attached, successfully complete an on-line written examination, structured virtual interview, background investigation, and medical examination.

In order to complete the on-line written test and virtual interview, applicants will need access to a computer with camera, and show a State issued driver's license or identification card.  

TESTING PROCESS:

• In an effort to streamline our testing process and alleviate the financial burden of traveling for applicant testing, our written testing and interview will be conducted online. The written test is a minimal cost compared to traveling to take an in-person test, incurring lodging, meals, and other travel expenses. This will allow the applicant to take the online test at their location and time of choice. Upon successful completion of the written test and virtual interview, applicants will then be provided a background investigation packet to submit.

• We are currently offering in-person testing on below listed dates.  This in-person testing will comprise of the written exam (All Applicants), physical agility (Police Officer Applicants Only), and interview (All Applicants). 

• January 11 2025
• February 22, 2025
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Training Information & Dates:

All of the training will occur at the Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, MD, which is about a 30 minute drive from Ocean City.  There are two training academy start dates depending on the applicant's availability, but all applicants only must attend one of the sessions:

Monday, May 5, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

We will work with your professors/teachers to proctor any exams as needed, so you may attend one of these training sessions.     

Please direct questions regarding this position to PDTrain@oceancitymd.gov