Before you even think about becoming a police officer in Maryland, it’s probably in your best interest to learn what will be required of you in order to get the position. You’ll also want to know the requirements needed to enroll into the Maryland police academy.
You need to know that requirements to become a police officer may vary from department to department, but many times they are similar to one another.
Maryland Police Academy Requirements and Maryland Police Officer Qualifications
- Be a United States Citizen
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Driver’s License in any state and a satisfactory driving record
- Binocular far and near visual acuity, with or without correction, must be 20/20
- Be at least 20 years of age but not older than 59
- Be in excellent physical condition
- Have a good reputation and sound moral character
- Not have any current court orders relating to domestic violence
- Be truthful in every stage of the application process
If you want information on the self sponsorship program, course curriculum, tuition cost, and/or more information on a particular academy simply call them directly. Below I’ve listed contact info for all the state approved academies in Maryland for your convenience.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY
3737 Elmer F Hagner Lane
Davidsonville, Maryland 21035
Phone: 410-222-1950
Fax: 410-222-1991
BALTIMORE COUNTY TRAINING ACADEMY
7607 Parkwood Rd
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
Phone: 410-887-7276
Fax: 410-288-1720
EASTERN SHORE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
1406 S Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
Phone: 410-543-2712
Fax: 410-543-6569
EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION-BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT
11001 Owings Mills Blvd
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-396-2518
Fax: 410-581-2173
HARFORD COUNTY SHERIFFS ACADEMY
PO Box 150
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Phone: 410-836-2393
HARTFORD COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY
PO Box 150
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Phone: 410-879-5426
MARYLAND POLICE & CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSIONS
3085 Hernwood Rd
Woodstock, Maryland 21163
Phone: 410-875-3400
Fax: 410-442-5852
MARYLAND STATE POLICE TRAINING DIVISION
1201 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, Maryland 21208-3899
Phone: 410-653-4355
Fax: 410-653-4380
MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
4330 Broening Hwy
Baltimore, Maryland 21222-2258
Phone: 410-288-8580
Fax: 410-288-8588
MONTGOMERY CO POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY
2350 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 301-217-4219
Fax: 301-279-6795
MONTGOMERY CO PUB SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY
10025 Darnestown Rd
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 301-279-1834
Fax: 301-279-1795
NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE ACADEMY
306 Marine Academy Dr
Stevensville, Maryland 21666
Phone: 410-643-5773
Fax: 410-643-6345
SOUTHERN MARYLAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
Box 130
Faulkner, Maryland 20632
Phone: 301-934-2271
WESTERN MARYLAND POLICE ACADEMY
50 N Burhans Blvd
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: 301-790-3700
Fax: 301-790-3220
