Ocean City, MD Police Department – Summer Employment 2026 Info Sessions

Ocean City, MD Police Department – Summer Employment 2026 Info Sessions

If you’re interested in attending one of the informational sessions via zoom, please send an email to ocpdrecruiter@oceancitymd.gov with your name, email address, telephone number, and which zoom session date you wish to attend.


Zoom Sessions Dates:

• November 4, 2025 – 7:00PM
• December 11, 2025 – 4:00PM
• January 4, 2026 – 4:00PM

Each Summer, the Ocean City, MD Police Department hires approximately 100 seasonal employees to assist with the busy Summer Resort. The position is paid and can count as internship credits through your university if approved. We will even proctor final exams for the students with professor approval. We are currently hiring full time sworn police officers and seasonal civilian positions (Public Safety Officer). Public Safety Officers are utilized as civilian support staff within the Patrol and Support Services Divisions. Public Safety Officers assigned to Arrest and Detention are responsible for processing and custody of detainees, safety and security of the Public Safety facility, interaction with the general public and the courts. Public Safety Officers assigned to Patrol Operations handle traffic control, parking enforcement, assist with transportation of arrestees, public safety needs at special events, and the enforcement of civil violations.


In-Person Testing Dates:

• October 25, 2025
• November 22, 2025

TESTING PROCESS:

In-Person (All Positions) - All testing will be completed on Saturday at the Ocean City Police Department. All applicants will complete a written examination. Full Time Police Officer applicants will then have to complete the physical abilities portion and interview. Public Safety Officer applicants will only have to complete an interview.

All police officer applicants must submit a signed physician’s waiver prior to completing the physical abilities test.

On-Line (Public Safety Officer Only) – If you’re unable to attend an in-person testing, you may complete the written examination on-line and have a virtual interview. In an effort to streamline our testing process and alleviate the financial burden of traveling for applicant testing, our written testing and interview will be conducted online. The written test is a minimal cost compared to traveling to take an in-person test, incurring lodging, meals, and other travel expenses. This will allow the applicant to take the online test at their location and time of choice. Upon successful completion of the written test and virtual interview, applicants will then be provided a background investigation packet to submit.


HIRING PROCESS:

Candidates must submit an application through Police App with preliminary background form attached, successfully complete an on-line written examination, structured virtual interview, background investigation, and medical examination.

In order to complete the on-line written test and virtual interview, applicants will need access to a computer with camera, and show a State issued driver's license or identification card

For additional information:
EMAIL: ocpdrecruiter@oceancitymd.gov
WEBSITE: www.joinocpd.com