Attending an MPD Prospect Day allows you to complete a substantial portion of the process without having to make separate trips to the Department. Register today to attend an upcoming 2019 Prospect Day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a United States citizen (by birth or Naturalization)

• 20 1/2 years of age or older (21 years of age at time of appointment)

• Possess at least 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/30 in both eyes (contacts are permitted, but must be worn for six (6) months or Lasik-type surgery at least six (6) weeks prior to examination)

• Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application

• Willing to submit to a background investigation, medical evaluation, psychological assessment and polygraph examination

Have one of the following:

1. Successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of college credit with coursework in any subject matter. Credits from any accredited college or university will be accepted; or

2. Served in the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Organized Reserves and National Guard, for at least two years on active duty and, if separated from the military, have received an honorable discharge; or

3. Served at least three years in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality or a state within the United States, and have resigned or retired in good standing.

Candidates who do not meet one of the criteria above may consider the UDC / MPD Police Officer Training Cohort (POTC). This program assists prospective applicants in obtaining their education to become a DC police officer.