IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE TROOPER/FLIGHT PARAMEDIC APPLICANTS:

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Trooper/Flight Paramedic. To give yourself the best chance for consideration, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Read the information presented below.
• Visit the MSP Recruitment Unit Website to learn about the duties of a Trooper and the application process.
• Download the Aviation Pre-Screening Questionnaire.
• FAX the questionnaire to the Recruitment and Selection Unit (410) 653-4498.
• If you live outside of Maryland you may be eligible for condensed processing. Discuss this option with your recruiter.

The basic qualifications necessary to be considered for the Command as a Trooper/Flight Paramedic (in addition to the basic Trooper qualifications) are:

• National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification
• Maryland Paramedic certification (or eligibility for reciprocity)
• Three years of ALS field EMS experience which includes the treatment of serious trauma patients as well as the management of difficult airways.

Candidates must complete the Maryland State Police Academy. By visiting the MSP Recruitment Unit Website you will learn more about the training necessary to be a Trooper. Once you graduate from the Academy and complete Field Training you will be assigned to Field Patrol. You may then submit a request to transfer into the Aviation Command. The Command maintains an eligibility list based on your experience and qualifications, as well as the results of a skills assessment and inteview.

Once you are accepted into the Command, you will undergo a rigorous fourteen-week training program. This training includes:

Didactic Phase (7 weeks)

• A Complete review of all modules of the DOT Paramedic curriculum
• ACLS Recertification
• Practical demonstration and review of basic and advanced life support procedures
• Clinical rotations in areas such as the Operating Room, Neonatal Transport Team, Shock Trauma and Burn Unit
• Maryland Protocol Review (and certification as a Maryland Paramedic)
• Airborne Law Enforcement training
• Search and Rescue training, in addition to hoisting techniques

Flight Paramedic Field Training Phase (7 weeks)

• You will work as a flight paramedic under the supervision of a field trainer
• Familiarization with the Eurocopter Dauphin helicopter
• Review and practice with all equipment carried on the aircraft
• Review of the history of the Command, mission profiles, chain of command, etc.
• Use of all communications equipment
• Practical exposure to all aspects of flight operations
• Helicopter safety

Once you complete the fourteen weeks of training, you will be assigned to one of the seven helicopter sections located throughout the State. You will then be a fully-functioning crew member and will be released to practice on your own.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with the Aviation Command, we encourage you to download the "Pre-Screening Questionnaire" below.

Pre-Screening Questionnaire

Applicants who are eligible for "condensed" processing may fax the questionnaire to Cpl. Singleton at (410) 653-4498, or return it by mail along with their completed applicant orientation information sheet.

If you have any additional questions about a career as a Trooper/Flight Paramedic with the Aviation Command please send an e-mail attention: Cpl. Singleton. Such inquiries will be answered promptly.

Thank you for you interest in becoming a member of our team!