Police Services Officer I - Baltimore, United States - Baltimore County, MD

Description

Salary: $37, $42,988.00 Annually

Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type: MERIT

Job Number:

Department: POLICE

Opening Date: 05/31/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 20, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Police Department, Professional Standards Bureau.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs a variety of office and field, clerical and administrative support duties to assist in conducting routine law enforcement functions.

• Gathers and maintains records and information on various crimes, including fraud, robbery, telephone misuse, vehicle theft, driving while intoxicated, and spousal assault.
• Contacts victims, officers, and the public to expand and coordinate information and to provide and investigate leads to assist in the solving of crimes.
• Performs administrative functions in a precinct or traffic unit, such as answering phones, sending and receiving teletypes, taking police reports, maintaining logs and records, and monitoring and using police radios to provide information and assistance to departmental personnel and the public.
• Coordinates the work of traffic guards in a region.
• Receives and handles requests from the public for non-emergency assistance and information, gathers information and completes police reports, answers questions, and provides information and advice to the public.
• Prepares and sends out teletypes providing information regarding stolen vehicles and other stolen property.
• Provides assistance to Police Officers in the performance of their duties by directing traffic, assisting with crowd control, special events, and details.
• Accesses MILES, NCIC, MVA, and other police and criminal justice computer networks in order to review and retrieve information, perform criminal background checks on subjects, and gather and research other information as needed.
• Relays information for police officers and equipment.

Examples of Other Duties

• Provides routine office support by answering phones, directing calls and mail, and filing.
• Collects and compiles technical data and prepares summary statistics.
• Gives lectures and presentations to police recruits, community and business groups, and other interested parties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.

Plus

Two years' general clerical experience.

(Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Preferred Qualification
Work experience in an Evidence Management Unit within a Law Enforcement Agency.

Age Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

Citizenship Requirement
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at time of appointment.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ().

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Police Services Officer I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Persons appointed to this classification may work on either a fixed or rotating shift basis, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Persons appointed to this classification must attend selected academic and physical training at the Police Academy, as determined by assignment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification varies by position. Some positions are essentially sedentary, others involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and carrying of equipment. Some positions require the operation of motor vehicles and/or office equipment. Some positions may require the wearing of a uniform. Some positions require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and traffic.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit.
• I do not have a driver's license.

05

Are you a US Citizen?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "No" to the previous question. Will you become a US Citizen within 6 months of the application?

• Yes
• No

07

Baltimore County Government considers qualifying clerical experience to be Medical secretary, legal secretary, legal assistant, administrative assistant, receiptionist, data entry operator/clerk, account clerk, shop clerk, office clerk, bank teller, medical billing clerk/assistant, and customer service representatives (ONLY IF TYPING OR DATA ENTRY IS PART OF THE JOB). I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

08

Select the option that best describes your education and experience.

• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus two years' general clerical experience.
• AA degree or higher in any field.
• I do not have any of the combinations of education and experience.

09

Select the criminal justice computer networks with which you have experience. Check all that apply.

• MILES/METERS
• NCIC
• MVA
• Other criminal justice computer networks.
• I do not have any experience as listed above.

10

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "I do not have any experience as listed above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

11

Have you ever conducted criminal record checks using NCIC?

• Yes
• No

12

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

13

Do you have experience working in a Police precinct or Police traffic unit?

• Yes
• No

14

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

15

Spreadsheets Select the choice that best describes your experience using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software.

• Create and modify spreadsheets, create and modify formulas, format spreadsheets, enter and update data.
• Modify formulas, format spreadsheets, enter and update data in existing spreadsheets.
• Enter or update data in existing spreadsheets.
• Not applicable. No experience as described above.

16

Word Processing Select the option that best describes your experience using Microsoft Word or other word processing software.

• Create, format, modify, merge, track changes to and print text documents, outlines, tables, charts, labels, envelopes, forms and other documents.
• Create, format, modify and print letters and other text documents.
• Not applicable. No experience as described above.

17

Do you have experience with Baltimore County Police E forms?

• Yes
• No

18

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

19

Do you have experience using any of the software listed below? Check all that apply.

• In Pursuit
• CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch)
• BEAST (Bar Coded Evidence Analysis Statistical Tracking)
• I do not have experience with any of the software listed.

20

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "I do not have experience with any of the software listed" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

21

Do you have work experience with a Law Enforcement Agency where your job duties include evidence handling?

• Yes
• No

22

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

23

Briefly describe your work experience in an Evidence Management Unit, receiving, processing and storing of evidence. If you do not have this experience, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

24

Do you have work experience dealing with the processing of incoming and outgoing materials and/or products?

• Yes
• No

25

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

26

Do you have work experience dealing with the use of modern inventory control systems and equipment to track and manage materials and or products?

• Yes
• No

27

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

28

Do you have work experience dealing with the use of materials handling equipment to move, store, control, and protect materials and goods?

• Yes
• No

29

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

30

Some positions may require working evenings and/or weekends. Select the shift you would be willing to work.

• I am willing to work any shift, including weekends.
• Monday - Friday, days only.
• Monday - Friday, days and evenings.

31

Positions in this classification handle very sensitive and confidential information. Mishandling and/or communication of this sensitive and confidential information will result in termination of employment.

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government.

32

Some positions within this classification are required to work outside details, for parades, seat checks, inspections and directing traffic. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be further considered for a position with Baltimore County Government.

33

Persons appointed to this classification may work on either a fixed or rotating shift basis, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Persons appointed to this classification must attend selected academic and physical training at the Police Academy, as determined by assignment.Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be further considered for a position with Baltimore County Government.

34

The work of this classification varies by position. Some positions are essentially sedentary, others involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and carrying of equipment. Some positions require the operation of motor vehicles and/or office equipment. Some positions may require the wearing of a uniform. Some positions require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and traffic. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be further considered for a position with Baltimore County Government.

35

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

36

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

37

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit , log into your account, and edit your profile.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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