Admin Spec I

THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR A FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION (1864 HOURS) FOR THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE LICENSING DIVISON, ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I. THE FIVE (5) 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

To protect the citizens and communities of Maryland by completing, with a high degree of accuracy, computer background checks of applicants who apply to purchase, rent, or transfer regulated firearms, registers a machine gun, sells and/or transfers a regulated firearm, applies to be a designated collector, Regulated Firearms Dealer and / or apply for a Handgun Permit, Handgun Qualification License, Security Guard or Agency, Private Detective or Agency, Security System's Technician or Agency, Special Police Officer, or Railroad Police Officer. To ensure the information pertaining to transactions resulting from the aforementioned activities are entered accurately into any database utilized by the Maryland State Police.

Maintain active and current Maryland Interagency Law Enforcement System (MILES) and National Crime Information Center certifications.

Performs comprehensive criminal background checks via computer, as identified by Command and policy, within legislatively mandated time frames.

Reviews applications by individuals who purchase, rent or transfer regulated Firearms, register machine guns, and those who sell and/or transfer regulated Firearms, or those who apply to be designated collectors or become Regulated Firearms Dealers and/or apply for a Handgun Permit, Handgun Qualification License, Security Guard or Agency, Private Detective or Agency, Security System's Technician or Agency, Special Police Officer, or Railroad Police Officer.

Telephonically contacts the Regulated Firearms Dealer or seller to verify unreadable/inaccurate information contained in the application and/or attachments.

Telephonically or in person assist citizens/applicants with the proper procedures and requirements for any license issued by the Maryland State Police Licensing Division.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Maintains a 96%naccuracy rate on all completed transactions

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

Experience: One year of experience performing clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.    

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience with CJIS, JIS, Meters or Secure Case Search

2. Knowledge of firearms laws, regulations or procedures in Maryland

THIS IS A STATEWIDE CONTRACTUAL RECRUITMENT FOR THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE LICENSING DIVISON, ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I. THE FIVE(5) 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.