MCP Major

Introduction

GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Capitol Police Department
Annapolis â 29 St. Johns Street

Main Purpose of Job

To manage daily law enforcement operations, oversee department bureaus, and supervise offices to protect state-owned facilities, government leaders, state workers, and visitors. This position supervises the rank of Captains, who command Detachments/Divisions, and lieutenants, who command specialized Sections reporting directly to Headquarters. The position reports directly to the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police and is third in command. The position can assume overall command of the department in the Chief's and Deputy Chief's absence.

Position Duties

• Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel by reviewing results achieved and ensuring conformance to policies, procedures, and directives.
• Aid in the development and implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, and directives, and provide professional assistance with their interpretation for DGS-MCP members.
• Direct, coordinate, and review assignments, special details, unplanned emergencies, and weather events to ensure proper staffing, proper budget allocation, and proper notification with DGS-MCP, DGS, State agencies, and allied emergency services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships that garner respect and promote leadership with members of DGS-MCP, other State employees, and visitors to State facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education, as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• 10 years of professional experience as a certified law enforcement officer.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a related field in law enforcement, public administration, or a related field of study.
• At least 2 to 5 years of experience must be at a commissioned supervisory or command rank, such as Captain or above.
• Successfully completed an executive leadership training or program, to include FBI National Academy, FBI Leeda, SMIP, Northwestern School of Police and Command etc.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team of law enforcement personnel.
• Familiarity with budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning processes.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders, including other law enforcement agencies, government officials, and the public.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and high-demand environment.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• A Police Certification issued by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission within six months of employment.

Special Requirements

• Selection standards for Police Officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission per Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history and internal affairs
• Oral interview
• One on one interview with the Chief of Police
• Physical examination
• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland

Selection Process

The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews.

Benefits

• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Further Instructions

Contact linda.wallace@maryland.gov or call 410-767-1386 with questions about this recruitment. The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov â Human Resources > Employment > Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay