ADMINISTRATOR I

Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure\r\nto�ANSWER ALL\r\nSUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY�may\r\ncause the candidate to be rejected.\r\n\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE\r\nAPPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n➢The application is part of the examination\r\nprocess. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the\r\nnext phase of the selection process.\r\n➢�Clearly describe your qualifications in\r\ndetail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge,\r\nskills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n➢�Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if\r\na question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\n➢�Although you may attach a resume to\r\nfurther describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the\r\napplication form. An incomplete application form may result in\r\ndisqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history or\r\nresponses to supplemental questions.\r\n➢�Failure to comply with these\r\ninstructions may result in disqualification.\r\n➢�Read the Job Announcement carefully for\r\nspecific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.\r\n

GRADE

STD 0016\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Maryland State Police\r\nLicensing Division\r\n1111 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main\r\npurpose of this position is to evaluate and ensure that complete and thorough\r\ninvestigations have been completed, by initial reviewers or background\r\ninvestigators, on applicants submitting a Maryland State Police Application and\r\nAffidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (Form 77R), an application for a\r\nHandgun Qualification License (HQL) and/or an application to Wear and Carry a\r\nFirearm (Handgun Permit) to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division,\r\nwithin the statutorily mandated time periods. This is achieved by comparing\r\ncriminal histories, discovered during the initial investigation, to all State\r\nand federal statutes and regulations in order to determine eligibility for\r\nfirearm purchase licensure, regulated firearm purchase, and/or to wear and\r\ncarry a regulated firearm.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Conduct secondary and full investigations of 77R, Handgun Permit\r\nand or Professional Licenses (Security Guard or Agency, Private Detective or\r\nAgency, Security Systems, Technician or Agency, Special Police Officer or\r\nRailroad Police Officer applications within the Licensing Portal, and/or HQL\r\napplications within the My License Office by querying, interpreting, comparing\r\nand applying criminal and other records obtained from, but not limited to, the\r\nfollowing State and Federal databases and systems, ensuring that the applicant\r\nis not prohibited to purchase a firearm by State or federal law and that the\r\nfirearms) has not been reported as stolen or missing:\r\nCriminal Justice Information System (CJIS);\r\nMaryland Telecommunications Enforcement Resource System (METERS);\r\nNational Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS);\r\nThe International Justice and Public Safety Network (Nlets);\r\nNational Crime Information Center (NCIC);\r\nMaryland Automated Firearms Services System (MAFSS);\r\nMaryland Identification/Index System;\r\nMaryland Raps;\r\nMaryland Department of Health (MDH);\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS);\r\nJudicial Information System (JIS);\r\nMaryland Parole and Probation;\r\nMaryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA);\r\nPortal to Judiciary Applications (J-portal: Secure Case Search, Warrants &\r\nOrders);\r\nMaryland Judiciary Case Search;\r\n\r\n\r\nMy License Office (Handgun Qualification License);\r\nLicensing Portal (Maryland Handgun Permit).\r\n\r\n\r\n�Must maintain a level of proficiency and accuracy, as\r\nestablished by current Licensing Division policies and procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\nComplete all associated forms, ledgers and notifications\r\nassociated with the processing and disposition assigned to a 77R, HQL and/or\r\nHandgun Permit, including, but not limited to:\r\nCriminal history notes and documentation within the Licensing Portal and/or My\r\nLicense Office;\r\n\r\nPlaced on Hold form and Hold Ledger;\r\nDisapproval Form and Disapproval Ledger;\r\nDisapproval notifications to Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement;\r\nLicensing Division Command Brief;\r\nReports required for any appeal hearing or judicial proceeding.\r\n\r\n\r\nConduct NICS Rechecks and Licensing Rechecks within the Licensing\r\nPortal and Pawn Redemption/Return of Consignment NICS checks, per Licensing\r\nDivision, State and federal policies and procedures. Assist with annual Machine\r\nGun Registration, Regulated Firearm Dealer renewals, Qualified Handgun\r\nInstructor renewals, and/or LEOSA applications, as needed. Complete all\r\nassociated forms, ledgers and notifications associated with the processing of\r\nthese various applications or processes.\r\n\r\n\r\nAnswer phone calls, emails and other correspondence concerning\r\nfirearm services, regulatory issues, general firearm questions and other\r\nquestions related to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division.\r\n\r\n\r\nMust maintain currency for all required State and federal database\r\nand system accesses. Must maintain a high level of understanding of State and\r\nfederal firearm laws. policies and procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerform other job-related duties, as tasked by Firearm Services\r\nSupervisors or by Licensing Division Command.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession\r\nof a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Four years of administrative staff or professional\r\nwork.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an\r\naccredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required\r\nexperience.\r\n�\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree\r\nfrom an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r\n�\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree\r\nfrom an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service\r\nexperience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the\r\nadministration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or\r\noverseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant\r\nto a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the\r\nrequired experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following\r\npreferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific\r\ninformation on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n�\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\n1. Four (4) years of experience\r\nworking as a full-time law enforcement officer (certified police officer).\r\n�\r\n2. Four (4) years of experience\r\nin law enforcement function as a police dispatcher, civilian background\r\ninvestigator.\r\n�\r\n3. Experience working at the\r\nFederal, State, County or local levels of Government.�\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this\r\nclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor\r\nvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor\r\nvehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section\r\n2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, Candidates for position in this\r\nclassification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete\r\ncriminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before\r\npermanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for\r\nrejection of the candidate.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the\r\nminimum qualifications will be considered for this\r\nclassification.��Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete\r\nand accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be\r\nplace on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR\r\nQUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the\r\ndate of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The\r\nexamination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience\r\nrelated to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a\r\nqualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.\r\nReport all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to\r\nuploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying\r\nupload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate\r\ntranscripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you\r\nmay submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be\r\nfound online.\r\nCompleted applications, required\r\ndocumentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nHuman Resources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\nATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse\r\nKirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov\r\n�\r\n*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact\r\nthe Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349.�\r\n*TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and\r\nencourage them to apply.\r\n*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to\r\nrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r\nState’s diversity.\r\n*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.\r\nIt is the policy of the Maryland State Police\r\nto comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment\r\ndiscrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and\r\napplicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender,\r\nidentity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or\r\nphysical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or\r\nopinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.\r\n