Sergeant

State of Maryland•Howard, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position serves as a frontline supervisor to Police Officer I and Police Officer II staff at the Secure Transport Investigations Unit of the Maryland Department of Health Police. The Sergeant conducts and oversees criminal and internal investigations, managerial inquiries, and patient-abuse allegations. The position requires Maryland Police Training Commission certification and enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws in a fair and impartial manner. The selected candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license from their state of residence and be DIP trained to operate state vehicles. Strong investigative, writing, and oral communication skills are required. Candidates must have successfully completed their probationary period and remain in good standing. Supervisors must follow the established chain of command for police operational information. The position may be reassigned to different shifts or recalled during weekends, holidays, or off-hours to meet investigative and operational needs. At detachments with four or fewer personnel, Sergeants may be included in the on-call rotation. All STIU personnel are designated Emergency Essential Employees and may be mandated to report to or remain at work during emergencies. Employees are subject to call-in and must provide a reachable phone number. They may be required to bear firearms and periodically demonstrate proficiency in their safe use and care, and are subject to substance abuse testing. Recruitment is limited to current employees of the Secure Transport Investigations Unit (Maryland Department of Health Police).

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or an acceptable high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
Possess Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at application, or meet the stated recertification eligibility provision.
Successfully completed the probationary period and remain in good standing.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the state of residence; certification selection standards specify a license valid in Maryland.
Strong investigative skills and abilities, and good writing and oral communication skills.
Provide a reachable phone number for call-in purposes.
Meet Police Officer certification selection standards, including U.S. citizenship, minimum age of 21, satisfactory background investigation, oral interview, and physical examination.
May be required to possess or obtain a special police commission.
May be required to bear firearms and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in their safe use and care.
Subject to substance abuse testing.
Recruitment is limited to current employees of the Secure Transport Investigations Unit (Maryland Department of Health Police) only.

Responsibilities

Serve as a frontline supervisor to Police Officer I and Police Officer II staff.
Conduct and oversee criminal and internal investigations, managerial inquiries, and patient-abuse allegations.
Enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws fairly and impartially.
Follow the established chain of command and route police operational information through it.
Operate state vehicles when DIP trained.
Respond to call-ins and report to or remain at work during emergency situations when mandated.