(a) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary shall appoint the employees that the Secretary considers necessary for the efficient administration of the Department.
(2) The Secretary shall make each appointment from a list of eligible candidates in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(b) Each appointee to the Department shall:
(1) be a resident of the State on the date of appointment; and
(2) have the character, education, and other qualifications established by the Secretary under this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of State Police
Subtitle 4 - Police Employees and Civilian Employees
Section 2-401 - Applicability of State Personnel and Pensions Article
Section 2-402 - Appointment of Employees
Section 2-402.1 - Advertising and Recruitment
Section 2-403 - Probation After Appointment
Section 2-406 - Expenses of Employees
Section 2-407 - Uniforms and Equipment
Section 2-408 - Other Compensation Prohibited
Section 2-409 - Sick Leave Reserve
Section 2-410 - Work-Related Administrative Leave
Section 2-411 - Modified Work Week
Section 2-412 - Powers of Police Employees
Section 2-414 - End of Employment -- in General
Section 2-415 - End of Employment -- Retirement
Section 2-416 - End of Employment -- Resignation