Police Assistant - Towson

Regular Schedule: · hours per week · A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Police Department. · Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. · THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY GO ...

Job description

Regular Schedule:
hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Police Department.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT BENEFITS.

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 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.

Examples of Duties

Under close supervision, performs a variety of investigative and analytical paraprofessional law enforcement functions, as well as administrative duties in support of police operations and related services.

Performs background investigations of employment candidates in accordance with departmental policies and goals, applicable laws, and procedural requirements.

Conducts background investigations, which includes, interviewing and fingerprinting applicants; collecting, reviewing, verifying and analyzing personal, financial, and education documentation; traveling to various locations within and outside the state to interview references, present and former employers and educational institution representatives.

Investigates technical problems related to compliance inspections and identify remedial action.

Conducts document verification and physical accounting of property items related to all critical drug and firearm cases prior to destruction of evidence.

Investigates, analyzes and reports any discrepancies in findings.

Conducts regular line inspections of police records, equipment, log books at precincts, specialized units, and other commands for uniformity and compliance with policies, rules, and procedures.

Inspects the appearance of on-duty officers; performs other related inspections as required, including CALEA inspections and preparation of related materials and documentation; documents findings, prepares and submits detailed reports related to same.

Identifies and tracks officers' court cases and appearances; collects relevant police reports, statement of charges and MVA records from officers and reviews reports and records for accuracy and completeness; serves as liaison with prosecutors to excuse officers from court as necessary; appears in court and communicates with officers via police radio and/or phone to have them respond to court as needed; coordinates warrant and summons service; compiles and submits corresponding reports as required and requested.

Prepares court docket for processing.
Resolves court scheduling conflicts.
Tracks and maintains records of overtime spent on court appearances.
Maintains summonses database, updates database daily, and prepares related reports as requested.
Documents all background investigation findings and compiles comprehensive reports of same.
Assists with physical agility tests and other pre-employment events as necessary.
Answers general employment inquiries, consults and advises potential applicants, and assists applicants with filling out requisite employment forms.
Documents and maintains related employment statistics.
Prepares and presents both written and verbal reports involving audits, inspections and their analysis.

Reviews proposed changes to policies, rules and procedures, such as General Orders, Special Orders, SOPs, and manual revisions, to determine their effect on inspections and accreditation programs.

Monitors effects of approved changes and prepares related reports.

Interacts with the general public, potential applicants, police department personnel, State's Attorney's Office personnel, Assistant State's Attorney's Office personnel, court judges, court personnel, CALEA inspectors, other jurisdiction uniformed and civilian staff.

Conducts interviews, both formal and informal as dictated by the related functions of the individual assignment.
Processes evidence/property taken into custody by police department members.

Accepts, prepares, and handles evidence and property from various units throughout the police department for storage, disposal, testing, and transfer to other locations.

Provides first line support to field users of the BWC system.
Responsible for sharing body worn camera (BWC)system related evidence to the SAO.
Processes return merchandise authorization.
Completes regular reports of uncategorized BWC video and images and prepared BWC audit reports.
Develops testing and evaluation procedures.
Conducts training classes and train instructions.
Develops and organizes training and educational materials.
Analyzes training needs to develop to improve training programs.
Performs office clerical duties such as answering phones and filing.

Performs data entry and inquiry functions on various department, local, state, and federal databases to assist members with tracking, documenting, and researching information and offenders related to criminal investigations.

Conducts compliance checks for various investigative units.
Serves summonses in areas assigned by the department.
Answers inquiries and provides information and assistance related to each assignment.
Provides security by screening and controlling access of persons entering specific county building locations.

Examples of Other Duties

May be responsible for monitoring and reporting overtime expenditures for the purpose of required court appearances as authorized by a supervisor.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

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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 appropriate equivalent, PLUS be a retired sworn police or fire department employee.

Character Requirements

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

Citizenship Requirements

All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of application.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.

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

The work environment is variable, depending on the assignment, and may fluctuate between an office setting, warehouse setting, and frequent fieldwork, requiring travel.

Employee may be required to work some flexible hours based on the needs of the various assignments, and must be able to work independently without close supervision.

Employee may be required to wear professional casual attire or required attire as identified by the department.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Some positions may require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and travel conditions. Some positions may require frequent walking, standing, lifting, pulling, dragging, and carrying of equipment and objects.

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 Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. 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.

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

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Benefits

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

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

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, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year.

Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year.

These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

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.

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.

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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.

To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.

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/History" 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

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.

04

Positions in this class require applicants to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and drug test to prove they are emotionally stable and of good moral character.

Are you willing to submit to both a background investigation and a drug test?

Yes
No

05

Do you possess a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent?

Yes
No

06

Are you a retired sworn officer of a Police Department?

Yes
No

07

Are you a retired sworn officer of a Fire Department?

Yes
No

08

In the space provided, provide your rank at retirement and the police and/or fire department where you last worked.

09

Are you a citizen of the United States?

Yes
No

10

Some positions in this class may be required to work some flexible hours based on the needs of the various assignments.

Are you willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and Saturdays?

Yes
No

11

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between an office setting and frequent fieldwork, using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

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

12

Were you honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services?

Yes
No

13

The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing and lifting. Are you willing and able to accept this as a condition of employment?

Yes
No

14

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.

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

15

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 , click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Required Question