Internal Investigation Detective Sergeant Pscs

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

SLE 7

LOCATION OF POSITION

HowardCounty

8520 Corridor Road Suite HSavage MD 20763

(IIDHQ)

AlleganyCounty

12510 Arnel Avenue Cumberland Maryland 20512

WashingtonCounty

18601 RoxburyRoadHagerstownMaryland 21746

WicomicoCounty

201 Baptist Street Salisbury MD 21801

(Wicomico County District Courthouse)

Applicants from this recruitment may be considered to fill future Permanentand Contractual positions statewide.

POSITION DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Intelligence & InvestigativeDivision Director and supervisors conducts administrative and criminalinvestigations within the various Divisions and Units of the Department ofPublic Safety and Correctional Services. These duties are carried out withtotal police / law enforcement powers as bestowed by Maryland State law forindividuals completing training as a police officer in the State of Marylandas provided for by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

• Receives allegations and conducts confidential investigations of criminal activity and allegations of serious misconduct.
• Interviews complainants victims witnesses and individuals under investigation to gather information for investigations using approved acceptable standard interview and interrogation methods in accordance with established procedures.
• Identifies and collects physical evidence and reports information related to assigned investigations using standard evidence collection tools.
• Composes criminal and administrative investigation reports that are clear logical impartial and properly documented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet allminimum qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of peopleeligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high schoolcertificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police Training Commission regulation.

Experience : Two years of investigative work as an Internal Investigation Detective Provisional; or two years of comparable law enforcement investigative experience in a municipal county state or federal police agency.

Notes :

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article Section 3-207 Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidatesmay substituteeducation from an accredited college or universityat the rate of 60credit hours including at least 15 credit hours of criminal justice courses for up to one year of the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in special investigations or 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 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.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to applicants who currently possess or havepossessedin thepastthree yearsLaw Enforcement (Police) Certification from the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions.

Police Officer Recertification : 3 Years or Less Since Last Certified as a Police Officer according to Code of Maryland Regulation12.04.01.07 / SectionB3

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for this classification must possess and maintain a current Maryland certification as a Police Officer.

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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Selection standards for police officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12 Subtitle 04 Chapter 01 and include the following :

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status

Must be at least 21 years of age

A complete background investigation

Oral interview

Physical examination

Polygraph and psychological evaluations.

2. Candidates for this classification will be given a medical examination to determine their ability toperform job-related functions. Employees in this classification will 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 in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24-hours a day basis and will be required to 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 06.01.09 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information onyour application to show that you meet the qualifications for this information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the will not consider information submitted after candidates will be placed on theeligible(employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of arating of your education training and experience related to the requirementsof the is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.

THE INTERVIEW WILL ALSO REQUIRE THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONOF A WRITTEN ASSESSMENT : The assessmentis designed to measure thecandidates skills andabilities to perform the duties of reportwriting.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be requiredto complete the assessment.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including : health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS : STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year

Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year

Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child

Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application supplemental questionnaire and required documents maybe emailed to application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .

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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.

Key Skills

guarding,Ieadership skills,Supervising,Incident Management,Computer Operation,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,Conflict Management,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Training & Development,Supervising Experience,Scene Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1