It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
This position will require shift work, weekend and holiday hours.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.
➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.
➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.
STD 0016
Maryland State Police
Criminal Intelligence Division
Maryland Gun Center
7125 Ambassador Road
Millford Mill, MD 21244
The main purpose of the job is to screen every firearm related case for Federal, State, County and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that the investigation is complete, the defendant is properly charged, the prosecutor is prepared to aggressively prosecute the matter and the defendant is held accountable for his/her actions.
Answer calls, emails, and other correspondence concerning gun offenders and gun crimes.
Query, interpret and apply a wide variety of databases to include:
METERS/NCIC:
1. Master Query
2. Motor Vehicle Administration Driver Query
3. Triple I Inquiry Transaction (QH and QR)
Maryland Criminal Justice Information System:
1. Maryland CJIS - Identification/Index (PA2)
2. Maryland RAP Sheet (RAPS)
3. Maryland Automated Firearms Services System (FS00)
4. Parole and Probation (OBI)
5. Arrest and Disposition Records (MENU)
6. Statement of Probable Cause (PFIM)
Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LInX)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) eTrace system
Regional Automated Property Information Database (RAPID)
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services ASSIST database
Licensing Portal:
1. Maryland Department of Health check
2. Regulated Firearm purchases
3. Handgun Permit checks
4. Lotus Notes
TransUnion TLOxp
Maryland Judiciary Case Search
Secure Maryland Judiciary Case Search (JPortal):
1. Secure Case Search
2. Warrant Search
3. Orders (Protective Orders and Extreme Risk Protective Orders)
Judicial Information Systems (JIS):
1. Criminal (Circuit) Court of Baltimore (City)
2. District Court Criminal System Inquiry
3. District Court of Maryland Warrant System Menu
4. District Court of Maryland Civil System Inquiry
Create, update, search, track and maintain unit database and other records, ledgers, and files.
Identify firearms such as handguns (pistols and revolvers), regulated firearms, shotguns, rifles, short barreled shotguns, short barreled rifles, machine guns, assault pistols, assault weapons, silencers, etc. as those terms are defined in state and federal law.
Identify violations of state and federal firearms laws, recommend appropriate criminal (firearm) charges, ensure, and guide any needed follow up, make necessary notifications to different municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement officials and other interested/involved parties such as but not limited to Prosecutors and Community Supervision formerly Parole and Probation.
Quality Control 10% of Maryland Gun Center cases.
Trace firearms through the Maryland Automated Firearms Services System and/or the ATF eTrace system and track crime guns to ensure proper disposition.
Provide immediate guidance on all cases involving the unlawful possession of a firearm/ammunition, unlawful transfer of a firearm, straw purchase, the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence or a felony, unlawful wear, carry and transport of handgun, drug crimes involving firearms, domestic violence involving firearms, Extreme Risk Protective Orders involving firearms, Child access to firearms, etc.
Other task and assignments as needed.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Knowledge and experience in State of Maryland and Federal Firearms Regulations and Laws.
2. Experience utilizing Criminal History Databases and Law Enforcement Sensitive Resources nationwide.
3. Prior law enforcement experience at the Federal, State, County or local levels of government.
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.
In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, Candidates for position in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.
The selection process for this recruitment will involve a rating of the training and experience provided on the application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, and QUALIFIED categories. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill this vacancy. The list will be valid for one year.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.
Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse
[email protected]
- If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349.
- TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
- We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
