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RESEARCH ANALYST

Recruitment #20-000023-0001

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GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Information Technology & Communications Division 
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 211
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The purpose of the Research Analyst will be to collect, analyze, evaluate and disseminate criminal history information relating to arrest and disposition records in Maryland. The analyst will coordinate the sharing of criminal history statistical information among the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and Information Technology & Communications Division (ITCD) operating managers for the purpose of identifying better reporting and management processes, to identify trends in database errors or data reporting issues. The individual will provide statistical analysis support to the Director, Assistant Directors, and operational Administrators within CJIS.

Researches and locates missing court disposition information, matching the retrieved court disposition information with the associated arrest information in the State's criminal history database and updating the State's criminal history records with the newly found disposition information.  

Conducts court disposition researches at Maryland State Archives (MSA), located at 350 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Use of a State vehicle will be available for this travel. This duty is not full-time, but is rotated with the other Analysts.  

Applies Investigative Analysis researching techniques to find missing court disposition record information and link & update it with CJIS databases to review results from multiple Report of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP) sheets to ensure consistency and accuracy of complete Criminal History Record Information (CHRI).  

Reviews Data Quality from criminal history data received within CJIS-Central Repository (CR) to determine accuracy and completeness of arrest events and court disposition information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university including or supplemented by three or more semester hours in statistics beyond the elementary course.

Experience: One year of experience in statistical or research work which must have included the application of statistical techniques.  

Note:  
1. One year’s experience in statistical research work, including the application of elementary statistical techniques, may be substituted for the required course in advanced statistics.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Statistician classifications or Statistician and Intelligence Officer  specialty codes in the Statistics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Experience in analyzing, collecting, evaluating and disseminating criminal history information to criminal agencies.
2.  Experience in identifying trends and anomalies within statistical data. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date.    

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850  

**Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.**

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:  

HRSD - Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: Tonya N. Brown

300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1107

Towson, MD 21286

For more information, please call 410-339-6500

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and we encourage them to apply.

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