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Overview
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What positions are available?
Virtual Hiring Process
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Due to the COVID-19 crisis, is MPD still hiring?
How long will I have to take the NTN after I receive instructions from my background investigator?
How long will it take to hear back from my background investigator once I email my packet?
How do I take the National Testing Network (NTN) exam?
Will I have to come to DC to take the NTN test? Can I take it from home?
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, is MPD still hiring?
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Police Officer
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As a police officer...
Qualifications
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Do I qualify?
Are MPD members required to live in D.C.?
I don't qualify, what other options are there?
Does MPD have a maximum age limit?
Do I need to reside in the District of Columbia in order to be an MPD police officer?
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Benefits
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Does MPD offer a Tuition Reimbursement program?
I speak more than one language. Can I get more money?
Are there any rental assistance programs?
What type of leave do MPD employees receive?
Do officers have to pay for their uniform/equipment?
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Process
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What is the process to join as a police officer?
How long is the background investigation process?
How many times do I have to report to D.C. in-person?
Is there a cost to take the test?
If I already have a security clearance, do I still need a background check?
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Training / Academy
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When is the next academy class?
While in the Academy do I live there?
Where is the Academy located?
What type of training happens in the Academy?
How long is the academy training?
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Compensation
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How much will I be paid?
When can I retire?
When will I be paid?
Does MPD help to pay for expenses or defray costs of travel and/or any other expenses?
Will I be paid more for having a degree?
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Sworn Suitability
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Does MPD have a tattoo policy?
Does MPD have any health/fitness standards to apply?
I have an arrest on my record, am I eligible to become a police officer?
I have done drugs. Can I still be an MPD police officer?
What is the body fat percentage for males and females?
Retirement
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Military Transition
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I am in the military, can I start the process of applying to become an MPD police officer if I have not yet received my DD-214?
I am currently active duty in the military, when should I apply?
Does MPD honor Military Service Commitments?
What happens if I have to leave the academy for Military Training?
Are veteran preference points calculated into the exam?
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Learn More about becoming a Police Officer
Lateral Law Enforcement Officer
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As a lateral law enforcement officer...
Qualifications
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How many years of law enforcement experience must I have to be considered a Lateral Law Enforcement Officer?
How will it be determined if I am eligible to become a lateral law enforcement officer?
Who determines my lateral law enforcement officer service?
Benefits
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Process
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Process Questions
Will I have the opportunity to qualify with the same sidearm I qualified with from my prior agency?
Can I get study material before I enter the academy?
Training / Academy
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Will there be college equivalent credits earned after completion of the Lateral Law Enforcement Officer Program?
How many years are required to apply with specialized units within MPD?
Will my experience determine where and how I’m assigned with MPD?
As a lateral officer will I have to attend the entire 24 week police training academy?
Compensation
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Will I be able to transfer my leave accumulated from my prior agency?
Will I have the opportunity to negotiate my starting salary based on my law enforcement experience?
Suitability
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Retirement Questions
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Does MPD have a mandatory age retirement?
Will I receive retirement credit for prior lateral service?
What is lateral law enforcement officer service?
What retirement plan is available to lateral hires?
When can I retire?
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Learn More About Becoming a Lateral Law Enforcement Officer
Professional Staff Employment
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As a professional staff employee...
General Questions
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Learn more about Professional Staff Positions at MPD
Do MPD Professional Staff Employees receive any health benefits?
Where do I apply for professional staff employment?
Cadet Corps
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As a police cadet...
Requirements
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What are the requirements to join the Cadet Corps?
Benefits
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What benefits do the Cadets receive?
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Learn more about the MPD Cadet Program
Reserve Corps
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As a reserve police officer (volunteer)...
Qualifications
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How do I know if Reserve Corps is right for me?
Benefits
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Do Reserve Officers receive the same equipment as MPD Officers?
Are there any differences in the uniform that Reserve members wear?
Can Reserve members drive MPD vehicles and use other Department resources?
What if I am injured on the job as a Reserve Officer?
Does MPD provide insurance or other benefits in case I am hurt while volunteering?
Process
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Training / Academy
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When is the next Academy class?
Can Reserve Officers request a location preference?
When does the Reserve Police Academy start?
What is the culture like within the Reserve Corps?
Expenses
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Are there any formal expenses to join the Reserve Corps?
What are the expenses associated with becoming a volunteer officer?
Does MPD reimburse Reserve Officers for anything?
Suitability
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Responsibilties
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Do Reserve Officers have to fulfill court appearances?
Are Reserve Officers actual sworn members of MPD?
What kind of culture does the Reserve Corps cultivate?
How often do I have to serve if I join the Reserve Corps?
Do I have to testify if I make an arrest? I have a full-time job that would make it difficult to appear during the day.
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Learn More
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Learn more about becoming a Reserve Police Officer
Volunteer Corps / Domestic Violence Liaison Program
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As a volunteer / domestic violence liaison (volunteer)...
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Learn more about the Citizen Volunteer Program
Collegiate Internship Program
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As a collegiate intern...
Qualifications
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Is a car required for this internship?
Do I have to be a Washington, DC resident to participate in the internship?
Benefits
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Why should I choose an internship with MPD?
Can I receive credit for completing the MPD Collegiate Internship Program?
Process
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Compensation
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Is the MPD Collegiate Internship Program paid?
Suitability
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I have used illegal drugs in the past. Am I eligible to apply?
What does the background check consist of?
Program Questions
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What kind of work will I do as an intern with the MPD?
I want to be a police officer when I graduate from school. Will I be able to participate in ride-alongs as part of my internship?
I don’t know what I want to do for a career. Will this internship help me make a decision?
I want to wear a uniform and gain hands-on law enforcement experience. Is this the right internship for me?
Will I be offered full-time employment with the MPD at the conclusion of my internship?
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Learn more about the Collegiate Internship Program
Expeditioner Program
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As an Expeditioner...
Qualifications
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How old do I have to be to become an Expeditioner?
Other Questions
Privacy
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Does the chat service collect my information?
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