Introduction
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO
CURRENT TEMPORARY, CONTRACTUAL, AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPTROLLER OF
MARYLAND FIELD ENFORCEMENT BUREAU OR THE MARYLAND ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO COMMISSION
This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting
certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future
vacancies for this position/function only.
GRADE
SLE 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, MD
POSITION DUTIES
The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, Field Enforcement Division (FED) and the Comptroller of Maryland, Field Enforcement Bureau (FEB) are each seeking to fill vacant Enforcement Agent Lead positions.
The incumbent will directly supervise Enforcement Agents and civilian employees, schedule, assign, review, evaluate and possibly discipline a staff member. The incumbent may be required to investigate internal complaints assigned by the Agent in Charge, Deputy Director, Director or Executive Director. The incumbent will be required to report to their workspace at the FED or FEB home office as required, be on call, to respond to various assignments, whether on call or not, during work hours, after work hours, or on weekends and holidays. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing and enforcing criminal and compliance laws and regulations in accordance with the Tax General Article, Alcoholic Beverage Article, Business Regulation laws and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) pertaining to alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, ESD products, other tobacco products, commodity products or products produced from commodity materials, motor fuels, transient vendors, and tax violations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school
equivalency certificate as described in the Maryland Police Training
Commission regulation.
Experience: Five
years of experience as a police officer investigating crimes including motor
vehicle accidents and responding to emergency calls for police services or as an
Enforcement Agent responsible for assessing and enforcing compliance to laws
and regulations pertaining to commodity products such as, but not limited to,
alcoholic beverage, tobacco products and related revenue laws and regulations.
NOTES:
- The above
education requirement is set by the Maryland Police Training Commission in
accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209.
- Applicants may
substitute additional education in criminal justice or law enforcement, at an
accredited college or university, at a rate of 30 credit hours for each
six months of the required experience for a maximum of two years of the
required experience.
- Candidates may
substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned
officer in general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance
classification or general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and
compliance specialty codes in the logistics field of work on a year-for-year
basis for the required experience.
** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be
required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by
a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained
outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course
evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members
identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess one year of tenure as a Comptroller Field Enforcement Agent to be considered.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT
TEMPORARY, CONTRACTUAL AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND FIELD ENFORCEMENT BUREAU OR THE MARYLAND ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO COMMISSION.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Employees in this
classification must have successfully completed the Entrance Level Police
Training Course and hold a current certification by the Maryland Police
Training Commission.
After training, employees in
this classification will be required to maintain periodic certification of
essential marksmanship in the firing of a handgun or other firearms that may be
necessary to carry out assignments.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Selection standards
for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police
Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209 of
the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria are listed in detail
in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 04, Chapter 01 and
include the following:
Appointment as a
police officer; U.S. Citizenship;
A complete background
investigation;
Oral interview;
Physical examination;
Possession of a
driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this
classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and must provide the agency
with a phone number where they can be reached.
Employees in this
classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the
Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
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.
Employees in this
classification may be subject to assignment in any area of the State.
Employees in this
classification may be subject to long hours of driving to out of State
locations.
Employees in this
classification may be subject to extended workdays on a regular basis.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. Approval of your application will be based on a review of your education, training, and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Due to the nature of this list, all qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.
Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. This background check is comprehensive and may involve fingerprinting. Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six- month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Veterans
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.
Attachments
The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account. Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker. Any attachments necessary to demonstrate the minimum qualifications were met must be submitted by the filing deadline.
Faxes/Email
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:
- First and Last Name
- Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
- The last 4 digits of your SS#
Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.
Email: dseldon@marylandtaxes.gov
For Further Questions
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
Application.Help@maryland.gov.
If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at
dseldon@marylandtaxes.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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.