All department applicants MUST:
- Be at least 18 years old (17 with parental consent)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (Junior members under 18 must be in school or have a full-time job.)
- Be able to pass the County physical *
- Be able to pass Federal and State background investigations
- Be willing and able to complete over 220 hours of classroom and online training (and have transportation to get to the training facilities in Rockville and College Park) *
- Be willing to commit at least two years or more to volunteering, due to the lengthy training period
*Associate and Auxiliary members will not need to complete the physical or training courses