Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit Assistant State’s Attorney

Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit Assistant State’s Attorney

Located in the historic financial district of Baltimore City, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City (BCSAO) is responsible for prosecuting crimes in the largest jurisdiction in the State of Maryland. With a commitment to fairness, accountability, collaboration, technology, and setting the standard for how criminal justice is applied, the goal of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is to create a future that builds upon community trust and holds violent offenders accountable, while offering appropriate diversion options for low-level offenders who seek resources to change their trajectories and become productive members of the community.

The Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit (PTPIU) is comprised of experienced trial attorneys, charged with fairly and objectively analyzing and, when necessary, prosecuting cases against law enforcement officers. The primary function of the PTPIU is to independently investigate complaints of unnecessary or excessive force, or any other act that may be corrupt or illegal. Any law enforcement officer of any law enforcement agency acting within Baltimore City is subject to the review of the PTPIU.

As the majority of law enforcement work in the city is performed by the Baltimore Police Department, the PTPIU attorneys and staff review and monitor all BPD Internal Affairs matters, and select and follow up on those cases that may warrant independent investigation. The PTPIU attorneys and staff also handle all cases brought against law enforcement officers, whether on or off duty (e.g., DUI, domestic violence, etc.).

• Manage cases and investigations related to law enforcement misconduct, including working with law enforcement officers from various agencies and responding to scenes for police-involved shootings or other incidents.
• Review relevant evidence related to cases and investigations.
• Present evidence and witnesses to a grand jury.
• Prepare and prosecute appropriate cases for trial, in the District and Circuit Courts for Baltimore City.
• Draft internal memorandums summarizing investigations, using relevant case law, and present recommendations for declination or prosecution, based on analysis.
• All other related duties, as assigned.

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree and must be licensed to practice in Maryland or be eligible and prepared for admission to the Maryland bar upon hiring. Candidates are required to have court and jury trial experience, with a preference for felony trial experience. Candidates must have the ability to perform duties in a high-volume environment while adhering to deadlines.

Commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position. There is a current virtual option to work-from-home one day per week. This position is a local government public service position which may qualify for Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Comprehensive benefits package: full range of health insurance provider options, vision insurance, dental insurance, deferred compensation option, life insurance, 10+ paid holidays per year, vacation leave, sick leave, and personal leave.

Newly hired candidates are automatically enrolled in the City of Baltimore Employee Retirement Pension System. Member employees may earn membership credits through transfer of service from other governmental agencies (including military service) toward retirement. The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check before starting employment.