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I am a police officer with five years on the job in Sydney, Australia.  I am contemplating taking 12 months off work here to come over to Maryland and work. I would like to stay in the law enforcement field and realize that i cannot work in a police department as I'm not a US citizen. I was wondering if the academies over there would consider hiring a "civilian" with police experience and how one would go about it? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

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Tamara:

Actually, that's not entirely true.  Most agencies just require you to have a 'right to work' permit, some do require you to become a naturalized citizen however.

You might contact the Maryland Police and Correctional Training commission, located in Sykesville, Maryland, they have a full time academy there and sometimes hire full time instructors.   A simple google search for MPCTC or using the full title will locate their website.  

 Best of luck!

Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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