Police Assistant - Non-Merit; sworn police and fire

Position: Police Assistant - Non-Merit (For retired sworn police and fire employees ONLY)
Regular

Schedule:

20 - 29 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 promotionsand 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.

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…