Director of Internal Affairs
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Director of Internal Affairs is to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Maryland Capitol Police's internal investigative function, ensuring the fair, thorough, and impartial handling of complex and highly confidential investigations involving employee misconduct, policy violations, and other sensitive matters. This role is responsible for safeguarding MCP's integrity by promoting accountability, upholding professional standards, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Director of Internal Affairs establishes investigative protocols, ensures consistency and quality in investigative practices, and provides expert guidance on high-risk or high-profile cases. Additionally, the role serves as a key advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police on matters that may pose legal, operational, or reputational risk, while maintaining strict confidentiality and fostering trust among employees and stakeholders.
Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education, as described in the Police Training Commission Regulation.
- Five (5) years of leadership experience in Internal Affairs, with direct management of Detectives and Administrative staff.
- Experience with the Public Accountability Board and the Administrative Charging Committee.
- Proven ability to investigate, review, and approve cases while meeting deadlines.
- Skilled in using IA Pro and Blue Team (CI Technologies) software.
- Expertise in conducting complex interviews and interrogations.
- Strong knowledge of the HB670 Police Accountability Act.
- Experience with Maryland Public Information Act.
- Experience with criminal, serious misconduct, and indictment-type investigations.
- Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience as a certified police officer in Maryland.
- Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Establish and enforce investigative standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure all investigations are conducted in a fair, impartial, and consistent manner, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies
- Oversee internal investigations
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance
- Review and approve investigative findings
- Develop training and continuous improvement initiatives
- Special projects
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
- Paid holidays
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
