Program Manager III; Deputy Director

Introduction

This is a Management Service position for the Deputy Director, Licensing Division, Maryland State Police and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. All experience must be fully documented. Failure to answer supplemental questions accurately may cause the candidate to be rejected. Please fill out the application completely.

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Maryland State Police Licensing Division
1111 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

The position oversees the Licensing Division and is responsible for all aspects of the assigned command's operation. The main purpose is to administer the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to licensing and registration of firearms, handgun permits, security guards and other licensing functions as defined by statute or regulation, and to provide law enforcement services to the citizens of Maryland.

• Work directly with the Superintendent, Department Bureaus, and senior executives to devise operational and enforcement strategies and long‑term plans.
• Report on the performance of the division within the Criminal Investigation Bureau to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, approve, evaluate, and modify department policy as required.
• Determine proper personnel allocations for the division and units.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinate command personnel.
• Work with allied agency command personnel to create and maintain relationships and partnerships.
• Perform other duties as required by the Bureau Chief.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience at a professional services level.

Note:

Applicants may substitute additional experience on a year‑for‑year basis. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, seven (7) years of experience is required.

• Prior law enforcement experience as a law enforcement officer or civilian law enforcement support.
• Experience in the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to licensing and registration of firearms, handgun permits, security guards, and other licensing functions.

Employees may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Initial drug screening, physical examination, and comprehensive criminal background investigation, including a polygraph examination, prior to permanent appointment. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list.

State of Maryland Benefits.

File all required documents in one file. Mail completed applications and required documentation to:

Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
ATTN:
Kirsten M. Clouse
Kirstenm.clouse