State of Maryland

Introduction

This is a statewide recruitment for multiple vacancies at multiple Maryland State Police (MSP) Barracks across the State of Maryland.� When\r\napplying, please only check the county/counties (locations) for which you are\r\nwilling to accept employment.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is important that all experience be fully\r\ndocumented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND\r\nACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.\r\n�\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE\r\nAPPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n➢ The application is\r\npart of the examination process. Your answers will determine�your\r\neligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.\r\n➢ Clearly describe your\r\nqualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,\r\nexperience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n➢ Do not leave any\r\nanswer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\n➢ Although you may\r\nattach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute\r\nfor completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result\r\nin disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history\r\nor responses to supplemental questions.\r\n➢ Failure to comply\r\nwith these instructions may result in disqualification.\r\n➢ Read the Job\r\nAnnouncement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental\r\nquestions, and final filing dates.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

ASTD12\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Multiple vacancies at multiple Maryland State Police (MSP) Barracks across the State of Maryland\r\n\r\n\r\nSelect only the county/counties (locations) for which\r\nyou are willing to accept employment�\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the MSP Emergency Dispatcher Trainee is to facilitate officer safety by monitoring police radio transmissions and utilizing all communications equipment towards that end at the entry level performance.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include but are\r\nnot limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonitor\r\nand communicate with MSP and other public safety personnel via two-way\r\nmulti-channel radios and maintain required documentation of same;\r\n�\r\nUtilize\r\nMETERS/NCIC/NLETS to obtain, update, disseminate and accurately transmit\r\ninformation within the Department and to other law enforcement and criminal\r\njustice agencies;\r\n�\r\nUtilize\r\ntelephones in a professional manner to provide necessary guidance and\r\ninformation to Departmental personnel and the general public;\r\n�\r\nFile\r\nand maintain METERS/NLETS messages, and various required logs associated with\r\nthe communications center operations;\r\n�\r\nInteract\r\nwith Department personnel, allied agencies and the general public;\r\n�\r\nPerforms\r\nother related duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience:��None. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference\r\nwill be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).� Include clear and specific information on\r\nyour application regarding your qualification(s).�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne year\r\nof dispatching experience in a 911 (police/emergency) services environment utilizing\r\na CAD (computer aided dispatch) system. \r\n�\r\nOne year\r\nof experience in a multi-faceted work environment using data entry keyboard\r\nfunctions and a multi-line telephone system. \r\n�\r\nA\r\ncombination of one year of emergency dispatch training, education and/or experience.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with\r\nSection 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for position in\r\nthis classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete\r\ncriminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before\r\npermanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for\r\nrejection of the candidate.\r\n�\r\nEmployees in this\r\nclassification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code\r\nof Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n�\r\nEmployees in this\r\nclassification will be required to provide the employing barrack with a\r\ntelephone number where they can be reached.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates for this classification may be given a medical\r\nexamination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the job\r\nclassification.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet\r\nthe minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification.\r\nTherefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information\r\non your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List\r\ncategorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain\r\neligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.\r\nThe list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list will\r\nbe valid for one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will\r\nconsist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the\r\nrequirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications\r\nsupplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all\r\nexperience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n�\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently,\r\napplicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged\r\nthat those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate\r\nand graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to\r\napply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State\r\nApplication Form can be found online.\r\n�\r\nCompleted applications,\r\nrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nHuman Resources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\nATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel\r\ntiffany.hazel@maryland.gov\r\n�\r\nIt is the policy of the Maryland State Police\r\nto comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment\r\ndiscrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and\r\napplicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender,\r\nidentity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or\r\nphysical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or\r\nopinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status. \r\n�\r\nIf you have any questions about this\r\nrecruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4420.\r\n�\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to\r\nour country and encourage them to apply.\r\n�\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is\r\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\r\nof the State’s diversity.\r\n�\r\nBilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.\r\n�\r\n