ADMINISTRATOR II Department Prosecutor / Investigator

Grade 17 – Maryland State Police Office of the Department Prosecutor, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

About the Role

The Office of the Department Prosecutor acts as the prosecutor in administrative hearings and regulatory matters before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. This position reports directly to the Director and investigates allegations of misconduct against sworn and civilian employees in accordance with State laws, regulations, and department policy. The incumbent reviews police-misconduct investigations, presents evidence to the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC), prepares disposition reports and charging documents, and ensures proper case handling and enforcement of laws. Confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative investigations of civilian-employee misconduct, including research, evidence gathering, witness interviews, drafting charging documents, documenting the investigation process, drafting settlement agreements, and participating in administrative hearings.
• Review police-misconduct investigations for thoroughness, accuracy, and completeness before forwarding to the ACC.
• Conduct follow-up on police-misconduct allegations, including research, evidence gathering, and witness interviews.
• Assess evidence persuasiveness and case suitability for administrative prosecution; draft charging documents and participate in hearings.
• Act as liaison between the Department and the ACC, coordinating file transfers, evidence, findings, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with State and department administrative investigative timelines.
• Schedule and assist prosecutor(s) with trial-board preparation.
• Represent the Department in grievance, ASED emergency-suspension, and civilian-disciplinary hearings as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high-school equivalency certificate.
• Five years of administrative staff or professional work experience.

Substitution Notes:

• 30 college credit hours may substitute for each year (up to four years) of the required experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree plus one year of administrative/professional experience may substitute for the required experience.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience in staff work related to administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures, or unit operations may substitute year-for-year for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting administrative investigations of employee misconduct.
• Experience reviewing investigations and preparing disposition reports and charging documents.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Maryland motor-vehicle operator’s license (if assigned driving duties).

Special Requirements

• Subject to a complete criminal-background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment; a criminal conviction may disqualify the applicant.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits.