COMPTROLLER FIELD ENFORCEMENT AGENT

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

This is a position specific recruitment.  The resulting certified eligible list will be used to staff two positions located in the Field Enforcement Division and may be used to staff future vacancies as they occur.

Field Enforcement Agent & Field Enforcement Motor Fuel Agent Positions

The Field Enforcement Division is seeking to employ experienced, Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) certified Police Officers to perform the duties of Field Enforcement Agent or Field Enforcement Motor Fuel Agent.

Field Enforcement Agents- Field Enforcement Agents are assigned a geographic area of the state and required to perform both criminal and regulatory investigations. The appointee will be responsible for assessing and enforcing criminal and compliance regulations in accordance with the revenue laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, motor fuels, transient vendors, and other taxes administered by the Comptroller of Maryland.

Field Enforcement Motor Fuel Agents- Field Enforcement Motor Fuel Agents are assigned a geographic area of the state and required to perform a variety of inspections to assure compliance with motor fuel testing, motor fuel tax laws and regulations, and other taxes administered by the Comptroller of Maryland.

PLEASE NOTE: As Law Enforcement Officers, applicants selected to fill these positions will be required to work evenings, assigned on call duties, and required to work select weekends and holidays as necessary.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Four years of experience as a police officer investigating crimes including motor vehicle accidents and responding to emergency calls for police services or as a field enforcement agent responsible for assessing and enforcing compliance with revenue laws and regulations.

Notes:

1. The above education requirement is set by the Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Article 41, Section 4-201.
2. Applicants may substitute additional education in criminal justice or law enforcement, at an accredited college or university, at a rate of 30 semester credit hours for each six months of the required experience for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance classification or general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance specialty codes in the logistics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. After training, employees will be required to maintain periodic certification of essential marksmanship in the firing of a handgun and other firearms that may be necessary to carry out assignments.

3. Employees in this classification must have successfully completed the Entrance Level Police Training Course required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission and hold a current police officer certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

1. Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Article 41, Section 4-201 of the Annotated Code. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 04, Chapter 01 and include the following:

Appointment as a police officer; U.S. Citizenship;
A complete background investigation;
Oral interview;
Physical examination;
Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and must have a telephone in their home.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

4. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.

5. Employees in this classification may be subject to assignment in any area of the State.

6. Employees in this classification may be subject to long hours of driving to out of state locations.

7. Employees in this classification may be subject to extended workdays on a regular basis.

Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Due to the nature of this list, all qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.  

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Veterans  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.  

Attachments  

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account.  Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker.  

Faxes/Email  

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:

• First and Last Name
• Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
• The last 4 digits of your SS#

Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only  

Email: sdaye@comp.state.md.us  

For Further Questions  

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov    

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at sdaye@comp.state.md.us  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.