Program Services Specialist, Center for Public Safety Innovation

University of Baltimore

94d • $49,582 - $65,682

About The Position

The Program Services Specialist will provide administrative support to the law enforcement initiative supervisor. This role includes maintaining financial and investigative records essential to the success of law enforcement operations. The specialist will assist with processing documents, tracking expenses, and organizing sensitive files. They will also help facilitate communication among various law enforcement initiatives and partner agencies. The specialist plays a vital role in supporting public safety through efficient coordination and recordkeeping. This position will report to HIDTA Offices in Baltimore, MD and is eligible for one work from home day per week. Due to the nature of work, this individual must be able to secure a Secret level government-issued security clearance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and/or personnel work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle time-sensitive assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Law Enforcement Administrative Experience.

Responsibilities

• Track task force officer vehicle and overtime.
• Oversee accountability with the Group Supervisor to ensure no officer goes over the GS 12 Step 1 for federal overtime reimbursement.
• Ensure timekeeping records of all Task Force Officers assigned to the group.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the initiative.
• Collect and process case statistics and data using DEA and HIDTA programming systems such as CAST, NADDIS, IMPACT, Case Explorer and PMP.
• Take stats from reports, enter into related databases, and ensure that agencies have access to needed information.
• Review sensitive information and reports within the sponsoring agency as well as other law enforcement groups and the state's attorney office.
• Compile reports and share based on the needs of each agency.
• Serve as liaison between local, State and Federal Participating Law Enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of knowledge on specific cases and use that knowledge to connect agencies.
• Order supplies, answer phones, and type correspondence.
• Work with the Technical Support Unit to ensure all requests to purchase equipment, supplies and or services all meet the fiduciary, HIDTA and participating agency guidelines.
• Coordinate travel and reimbursement arrangements.
• Certify that all travel arrangements and reimbursements comply with related policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, prescription, and dental plans.
• Tuition remission benefits.
• Paid leave (14 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days personal, and 14-15 holidays).
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Eligible for overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED