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CONTRACTUAL-Administrative Officer I

Administrative Officer I

Recruitment #14-999999-698

GRADE

Equivalent to Grade 13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Correctional Centralized Hiring Unit, 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Main Purpose of Job

The position functions as a Background Investigator for the DPSCS. The incumbent is responsible for the completion of comprehensive background investigations for prospective agency employees. These investigations are reviewed by the Unit Manager in order to determine an applicant's suitability for employment with the agency.

POSITION DUTIES

Interview prospective applicants using a standardized investigative interview questionnaire and in accordance with established Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services procedure.

Review documents to determine authenticity.

Complete comprehensive background investigations including criminal record checks; employment checks; credit checks; other reference checks; verification of education and military history.

Use computerized systems for the purpose of background investigations including CJIS, NCIC, Meters, MVA, court system files; Rissnet, Gangnet and S-Gate.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: One (I) year experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your applications regarding the following qualification:

Candidates must possess six (6) months of experience conducting comprehensive background investigations.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following:

Experience in conducting investigations & preparing detailed reports;

Knowledge of law enforcement employment practices;

Outstanding oral and written communications skills;

Self-motivated individual, intent on producing high quality reports;

Ability to work as a team to fulfill the mission of the Hiring Unit.

 

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for the recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. All persons who meet the minimum and selective qualification will be approved on the certification list.

BENEFITS

This is a Contractual position, with NO PAID State Benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Applying online is strongly recommended, but if no internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:  

HRSD-Personnel Services Unit

ATTN: D. Croxton

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3092  

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

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.




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