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INTERNAL INVESTIGATION DETECTIVE CAPTAIN PSCS

Recruitment #16-003708-0001

Introduction

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Savage, Maryland 20763

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the position is to function as the Deputy Director of the Internal Investigative Division for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This is a management level position with command responsibilities, designed to provide division continuity and direction under the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

POSITION DUTIES

Supervise assigned activities of Internal Investigation Detective Lieutenant’s and through them Detective Sergeants and Detective Provisional, engaged in administrative and criminal investigations within various divisions for the Department Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Directly supervises subordinate Internal Investigation Detective Lieutenant’s assigned to the Internal Investigative Division 

Responds and directs Lieutenants who are overseeing investigations of a serious nature

Provides specific guidance to the Lieutenants in the application of interpersonal communication skills

Ensures that the Lieutenants are maintaining appropriate time records of employees

Ensures that the Lieutenants are maintaining, assigning, and tracking cases and case numbers

Conducts final review of criminal and administrative investigation reports to ensure clarity, logic, impartiality, and proper documentation consistent with the mission of the department of public safety and correctional services 

Disseminates final approved reports to clerical support staff for processing

Ensures that staff receives proper on-the-job training and identifies performance problems that could be alleviated by additional training.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Internal Investigative Division

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Police Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Three years of supervisory investigative work as an Internal Investigation Detective Lieutenant, or three years of comparable law enforcement investigative supervisory experience in a municipal, county, state or federal police agency.

Notes:

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

2. Applicants may substitute college education for the required general experience at the rate of 60 college credits, including at least 15 credits of criminal justice courses for up to one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates 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 experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the following selective qualification to be considered. In order to meet this requirement a copy of your certification must accompany your application. 

 

Must be certified as a firearms instructor by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC)

Refer to the further instructions section for methods to submit your document.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates 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 operator’s 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 Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code. 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 will be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform 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 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, and carry an electronic pager. 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 Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

All persons who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We can not consider information submitted after the above closing date.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

 

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

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: A. Coleman

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585- 3362

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

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




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