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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

Recruitment #22-001755-0012

Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to list all experience and answer all supplemental questions specifically and accurately may cause the candidate to be rejected.

GRADE

10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police Licensing Division
1111 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

POSITION DUTIES

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, special police officer, railroad police officer.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned or requested by supervisory and command personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:   Two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours at 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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Working knowledge of security guard and private detective agency laws and regulations.
2) Working knowledge of LOTUS.
3) Experience and/or working knowledge of NCIC, METERS and Maryland Automated Firearms Service System.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, Candidates for position in this classification will 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 (1) year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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: Michael J. Smith

michaelj.smith1@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.



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