INTERNAL INVESTIGATION DETECTIVE SERGEANT PSCS STATEWIDE 'REPOST'
Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE SLE 7
LOCATION OF POSITION
Howard County: 8520 Corridor Road, Suite H Savage, MD 20763 (IID HQ)
Alegnyan County: 12510 Arnel Avenue Cumberland Maryland 20512
Washington County: 18601 Roxbury Road Hagerstown Maryland 21746
Wicomico County: 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury MD 21801 (Wicomico County District Courthouse)
POSITION DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Intelligence & Investigative Division Director and supervisors, conducts administrative and criminal investigations within the various Divisions and Units of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. These duties are carried out with total police/law enforcement powers as bestowed by Maryland State law for individuals completing training as a police officer in the State of Maryland, as provided for by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.
- Receives allegations and conducts confidential investigations of criminal activity and allegations of serious misconduct.
- Interviews complainants, victims, witnesses and individuals under investigation to gather information for investigations using approved, acceptable standard interview and interrogation methods in accordance with established procedures.
- Identifies and collects physical evidence and reports information related to assigned investigations using standard evidence collection tools.
- Composes criminal and administrative investigation reports that are clear, logical, impartial and properly documented.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police Training Commission regulation.
Experience: Two years of investigative work as an Internal Investigation Detective, Provisional; or two years of comparable law enforcement investigative experience in a municipal, county, state or federal police agency.
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience involving allegations of misconduct or suspected criminal activity by employees.
Experience preparing criminal and administrative investigation reports.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to applicants who currently possess [or have possessed in the past three years] Law Enforcement (Police) Certification from the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions. Police Officer Recertification : 3 Years or Less Since Last Certified as a Police Officer, according to Code of Maryland Regulation 12.04.01.07/Section B3
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates for this classification must possess and maintain a current Maryland certification as a Police Officer. 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
- The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English.
- The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.
- Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.
- Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
- Candidates for this classification 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.
- Employees in this classification 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.
- Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
INTERVIEW WILL ALSO REQUIRE THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:
The assessment is designed to measure the candidates' skills, and abilities to perform the duties of report writing. Only candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete the assessment.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including:
health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
PAPER APPLICATION MATERIALS
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
OTHER INFORMATION
THE INTERVIEW WILL ALSO REQUIRE THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A WRITTEN ASSESSMENT: The assessment is designed to measure the candidates' skills, and abilities to perform the duties of report writing. Only candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete the assessment.
Benefits As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including:
health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
Employees in this classification 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.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English.
The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.
Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.
Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Candidates for this classification 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.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English.
The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.
Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.
Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Candidates for this classification 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.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English.
The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.
Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.
Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Candidates for this classification 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.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English.
The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.
Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.
Employees must