Introduction
This is a
CONTRACTUAL POSITION. It is important that all experience be fully
documented. Failure to
LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL
QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected. The
work assignment for this position will be for the Southern Region of Maryland (Southern Anne
Arundel, Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties).
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Police - Headquarters
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
POSITION DUTIES
The main purpose of this position is to conduct background investigations of applicants who apply for Trooper, Cadet and Civilian Positions as well as Volunteers in Police Support, Chaplains, and applicants of allied police agencies in and out of state.
Background
Investigations which includes: Requesting criminal and traffic checks on
applicants for possible violations; check National Crime Information Center
(NCIC), Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and Motor Vehicle Administration
(MVA) databases.
Interviews
applicants in person to verify data from application such as correct name, address,
phone number, criminal convictions, reason for pursing the position, etc;
Check
former state records if applicant is from out of state;
Schedules
appointments to interview applicants for employment;
Monitor
applicants’ behaviors during interview for acceptable/unacceptable character
traits;
Obtains
an explanation from applicant of any criminal violations reported or not
reported to police;
Obtains character reference information from family, co-workers,
acquaintances and significant other;
Verifies
applicant’s employment record;
Records
information forwards an Applicant Report of Investigation (Form 169) to the
appropriate recruiter with a recommendation of suitability of the applicant for
the position applied for;
Administrative
Duties, Maintains a case control ledger of investigations conducted; enters
data into applicant file or computer database; maintains investigative files of
applicants; and respond to inquiries by MSP personnel or allied agencies
regarding background investigations or criminal & traffic records checks;
Other
job related duties, as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
1. Have three years’ experience working as a
full-time law enforcement officer (certified police officer) or experience in a
law enforcement function such as police dispatcher, civilian background
investigator, etc.
2. Have experience working at the Federal, State,
County or Local levels of government.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this
classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your
application. Successful candidates will be place on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED,
BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from
the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the
requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the
rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this
position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview,
background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading
one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload
ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts,
resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you
may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form
can be found online.
Completed applications, required documentation and any
required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police - Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
ATTN: Divita Washington
divital.washington@maryland.gov
It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to
comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment
discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender,
identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or
physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or
opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.