Background Investigation/Pre-Employment Interview

Background Investigation Booklet
Upon successful completion of the physical testing phase, the candidates will be issued a Background Investigation Booklet. This booklet must be completed and returned in the allotted time given. Each question in the booklet must be completed honestly as any sign of deception or the attempt to deceive on any issue in the booklet will result in disqualification from the process.

Pre-Employment Interview
The candidate will then be scheduled for a pre-employment interview. This interview will include a review of the candidates’ employment application and Background Investigation Booklet. If the candidate successfully completes this phase they will move on in the process and must satisfactorily complete the remaining requirements listed:
  1. Background investigation
  2. Polygraph examination
  3. Physical examination
  4. Drug screening
  5. Psychological testing
  6. Oral interview
Further Training
Once a candidate has been offered employment with the Cumberland Police Department they must attend 1 of the police training academies recognized by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.


Lateral Transfers
