Process
The police officer background investigation process can take approximately four to six months. Applicants must: Complete an interest card. You will at...
Sun, 22 Dec, 2019 at 7:45 PM
The entire selection process may take up to six months but this estimated time depends on various factors: the number of times an applicant has moved, the n...
Mon, 29 Jan, 2018 at 11:26 AM
You will be required to visit the Washington metropolitan area approximately three times. Those times will be for MPD Prospect Day, polygraph testing, and th...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:49 PM
MPD uses the National Testing Networks Frontline National Written Examination service. The examination is offered as a part of MPD Prospect Day. Each appli...
Tue, 7 Jul, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Yes. MPD will conduct its own background investigation whether you have a clearance or not. Having all of your documents prepared and information ready will ...
Mon, 29 Jan, 2018 at 1:29 PM
MPD does not provide travel reimbursement for traveling to MPD Prospect Day, polygraph examination or the medical/psychological evaluation.
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:50 PM
Having an existing security clearance offers no advantage beyond having your paperwork in order for greater convenience. MPD will conduct its own background ...
Sat, 20 Jan, 2018 at 8:22 PM
If you have already completed your polygraph examination and medical/psychological evaluations the Recruiting Division is actively working on your backgroun...
Mon, 29 Jan, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Both the polygraph and medical assessments take a little bit of time for the Department to receive your disposition. It is our recommendation that you inquir...
Mon, 29 Jan, 2018 at 1:35 PM
You will be provided a list of instructions for MPD Prospect Day by email in advance. However, for your immediate review, here is a list of the documents yo...
Thu, 3 May, 2018 at 10:27 AM