IT FUNCTIONAL ANALYST II

This is an internal recruitment limited to current permanent, contractual and temporary Maryland State Police (MSP) employees.

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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Maryland State Police

Police Communication Support Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

The main purpose of this job is to plan, direct, perform, coordinate and evaluate the METERS/NCIC audits of computerized records and develop quality control assurance programs for all statewide law enforcement METERS/NCIC programs. Provide liaison with criminal justice agencies to provide connection and the correct use of the METERS/NCIC system. Perform computerized searches in various databases such as METERS Console, MD CJIS, Archive Retrieval, Openfox, Configurator and the FBI to assist agencies or departmental personnel with criminal, civil and internal investigations. Provide certification and specialized training to all law enforcement agency Terminal Agency Coordinators (TAC) and Local Agency Security Officers (LASO).

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Routinely monitors and responds to the msp.ncic@maryland.gov email for routine and urgent requests;
• Train and assist NCIC Auditors to answer emails and to conduct Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) validations; 
• Analyzes and manages the assignment of ORIs and Device IDs for the METERS system and addition to both the Datamaxx database and the CPI switch;
• Ensure messages contain all valid destination codes for METERS;
• Assist technical programmer analysts in the design, development and testing of application system corrections or enhancements by analyzing modifications recommended, determining system impact and estimating effort and resources required to perform modifications;
• Beta testing newly advanced technologies that are setting the highest standard in county/state;
• Site Security Coordinator for MDSP for CJIS user login ID and password application and also serves as a source in the determination of the security needs of the agency;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience:  Two years of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe computers or large client server platforms.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems and one year of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe or large client server platforms for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems and one year and six months of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe or large client server platforms for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualification(s). 

1. Five (5) years of experience with METERS/NCIC
2. Current or prior experience as a Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)

This is an internal recruitment limited to current permanent, contractual and temporary Maryland State Police (MSP) employees.

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for position in this classification may be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

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 placed 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 list will be valid for one year.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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, MD 21208

ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel

 

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact tiffany.hazel@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.

 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

 

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

 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.