ADMINISTRATOR I

THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR A FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION (1864 HOURS) FOR THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE LICENSING DIVISON, ADMINISTRATOR I. THE SIX (6) VACANCIES ARE LOCATED IN BALTIMORE COUNTY AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND. WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, PLEASE CHECK THE COUNTY FOR WHICH YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

· The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

· Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

· Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

· Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

· Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

· Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Department of Maryland State Police

Licensing Division

1111 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

The main purpose of this position is to supervise civilian investigators who conduct background investigations of applicants for professional license, wear and carry handgun permit, and employment applications which have been filed with the Maryland State Police; conduct investigations of complaints lodged with the licensing Division; perform internal investigations involving sworn and civilian members of the License Division; and conduct compliance inspections of gun dealers, security guard agencies and other agencies. This will include the review and approval on investigative reports, along with the supervision of daily duties of investigators.

Conduct full and secondary background investigations of 77R, and/ or Handgun Permit applications within the Licensing Portal, and/or HQL applications within the My License Office by querying, interpreting, comparing and applying criminal and other records obtained from, but not limited to, the following State and Federal databases and systems, ensuring that the applicant is not prohibited to purchase a firearm by State or federal law and that the firearm(s) has not been reported as stolen or missing:

Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS);

Maryland Telecommunications Enforcement Resource System (METERS);

National Instant Criminal Background Check System 9NICS);

The International Justice and Public Safety Network (Nlets);

National Crime Information Center (NCIC);

Maryland Automated Firearms Services System (MAFSS);

Maryland Identification/Index System;

Maryland Raps;

Maryland Department of Health (MDH);

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS);

Judicial Information System (JIS);

Maryland Parole and Probation;

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA);

Portal to Judiciary Applications (J-portal: Secure Case Search, Warrants &  Orders;

Maryland Judiciary Case Search;

My License Office (Handgun Qualification License);

Licensing Portal (Maryland Handgun Permit).

Must maintain a level of proficiency and accuracy, as established by current Licensing Division policies and procedures.

Performs criminal checks of applicants for violations through the FBI NCIC (National Crime Information Center), CJIS Criminal Justice Information System, and Motor Vehicle Administration’s databases in accordance with their respective established policies;

Schedules appointment to interview applicants for licenses/permits; Interviews applicants in person, to verify data from application.

Perform other job-related supervisory duties as requested.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.  

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three (3) years' experience as a full-time law enforcement officer (certified police officer) or experience in a law enforcement function such as a police dispatcher or civilian background investigator.

2. Experience working at the Federal, State, County or local level of government.  

THIS IS A STATEWIDE CONTRACTUAL RECRUITMENT FOR THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE LICENSING DIVISON, ADMINISTRATOR I. THE SIX (6) VACANCIES ARE LOCATED IN BALTIMORE COUNTY AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND. WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, PLEASE CHECK THE COUNTY FOR WHICH YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT.

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.

Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.

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.

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.

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: Kirsten M. Clouse

kirstenm.clouse@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.