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WARRANT APPREHENSION UNIT DETECTIVE SUPERVISOR I

Recruitment #24-000175-0002

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Introduction

 "Together, we are building a stronger Maryland."

-  Governor Wes Moore


Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do https://dpscs.maryland.gov/

GRADE

SLE 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Anne Arundel County - 7604 Oak Ridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations of the Warrant Apprehension Unit. These duties are carried out with full police/law enforcement powers as bestowed by Maryland State law for individuals completing training as a police officer in the State of Maryland, as provided for by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

  • Supervises Warrant Apprehension Unit Detective staff by planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of Warrant Apprehension Unit. Detectives and support staff;    
  • Reviews all warrant service activity at 30, 60 and 90 day intervals to evaluate assigned employee efforts and to determine, whether efforts to locate the offenders are adequate and should continue. 
  • Assign the Personnel Protection Unit, PPU, vulnerability assessments for threats against DPSCS personnel and protect them in situations where their safety is at risk.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight years of experience as a Warrant Apprehension Unit Detective or eight years of comparable law enforcement experience in a municipal, county, state or federal police agency and current police officer certification from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with 30 semester credit hours in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences and four years of experience as a Warrant Apprehension Unit Detective or four years of comparable law enforcement experience in a municipal, county, state or federal police agency for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U. S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Military Police classifications or specialty codes in the Criminal Justice field of work at the rate of two years of military experience for one year of the required experience.

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.

  • Experience in a leadership role with a Warrant Apprehension Unit or Task Force. 
  • 5 years working as a full time Warrant Apprehension or Task Force Detective.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current police officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. Re-certification criteria for formerly certified police officers are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulation 12.04.01.07. Employees who fail to obtain the required certification by the end of six months of continuous employment with the hiring department shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.

2. 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees must have completed and graduated from the entrance level police training academy. Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 12.04.01.04). Selection standards of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Suite 309, 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

2. 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.

3. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

4. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient 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 this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

Keri Williams
Keri.Williams@Maryland.gov

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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