Administrator II

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Department Prosecutor acts as the prosecutor in administrative hearings and in regulatory matters taken before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. This position reports directly to the Director of the Office of the Department Prosecutor. This position is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against sworn and civilian employees in accordance with State laws, regulations and department policy. The position is responsible for reviewing investigations into police misconduct, presenting evidence to the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC), and preparing disposition reports and charging documents. The position works closely with law enforcement officials and ACC members to ensure proper handling of cases and enforcement of laws. The incumbent is expected to maintain confidential information while demonstrating impartiality and professionalism.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting administrative investigations of allegations of misconduct against employees.
Experience reviewing investigations, preparing Disposition Reports and charging documents.

Responsibilities

Conducting administrative investigations of allegations of misconduct against civilian employees in accordance with State laws, regulations and department policy. This includes but is not limited to conducting research, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, drafting charging documents, thoroughly documenting the investigation process, drafting settlement agreements, and participating in administrative hearings.
Reviewing investigations of allegations of police misconduct in accordance with all State laws, regulations and department policy.
Ensuring investigations and associated documentation submitted to the Office of the Department Prosecutor is thorough, accurate and complete before forwarding the investigations to the ACC.
Conducting follow-up in coordination with investigators of allegations of police misconduct, to include but not limited to, conducting research, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
Assessing the persuasiveness of the evidence and suitability and/or readiness of police misconduct cases for administrative prosecution, drafting charging documents, and participating in administrative hearings.
Acts as the liaison between the Department and ACC. Responsible for coordinating with the ACC, which includes but is not limited to forwarding completed and approved investigative files, evidence, findings, and recommendations to ensure proper handling of cases and enforcement of laws.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all State and department administrative investigative timelines for all cases referred to The Office of the Department of the Prosecutor.
Responsible for scheduling and assisting prosecutor(s) with trial board preparation.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Department Prosecutor, which may include but is not limited to, representing the Department in Grievance, ASED Emergency Suspension and Civilian Disciplinary hearings.