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Maryland Department of State Police

Military & Veterans Careers

The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) are actively seeking active military, veterans, and members of The National Guard for State Trooper positions. Applicants with honorable military service will be given veterans preference. As part of Maryland's continuing commitment to our veterans, we are working to connect veterans with available services and programs.

In addition to the Maryland State Police Trooper Benefit package, Military Veterans may also qualify for extra Retirement credit.

  • Active Duty Military​ - Up to 5 years of active duty military service is credited at the ten-year mark of becoming a State Trooper.
  • Reserves and/or National Guard - Four months is credited towards MSP Retirement at the ten-year mark for every satisfactory year in the Reserves or National Guard.

Note: This does not apply if you are already retired from the military.

apply for state trooper

If you have questions regarding  processing as a State Trooper with prior military service or if you would like your contact information to be shared with the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and other State agencies please contact, Cpl. Brook Schafer, our military recruiter for MSP. 

Cpl. Brook Schafer
Phone: 410-913-7929
Email: [email protected]

The Maryland State Police offers eligible military personnel, veterans, and their dependents the ability to utilize their GI Bill® Educational Benefits. The GI Bill® can be utilized throughout the Maryland State Police Academy, field training, and through the 16 month probationary period to follow. Military personnel are encouraged to visit the Veterans' Benefit Administration for further information.

Military and Veteran liaisons

Each Maryland State Government Department and Agency designates a Veterans Services Specialist (VSS), or 'liaison,' to offer general veteran-related information. This resource is available to State employees who have served in the military or have military family members. 

The Maryland State Police also has a Military Liaison, whose primary role is to support deploying members of the MSP family serving in the National Guard and Reserves. This liaison additionally serves as the main point of contact between the Maryland State Police and the United States Military for various MDSP/Military missions. 

Contact information

The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Communications (DVMH) - PDF Outreach and Advocacy Program collaborates with these liaisons to enhance information sharing and improve the coordination of veteran services. 

For more information about outreach and advocacy program, please contact:

Lindsay Livingston, Director
Phone: 410-260-3842
Email: [email protected]

Denise Nooe, Deputy Director
Email: [email protected]