Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure toANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELYmay cause the candidate to be rejected. PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. ➢The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process. ➢Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate. ➢Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A.' ➢Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history or responses to supplemental questions. ➢Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification. ➢Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Maryland State Police Licensing Division 1111 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is toevaluate and ensure thatcomplete and thorough investigationshave been completed,by initial reviewersor background investigators,on applicantssubmitting a Maryland State Police Application and Affidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (Form 77R), an application for a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and/or an application to Wear and Carry a Firearm (Handgun Permit) to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, withinthe statutorily mandated time periods.This isachievedby comparingcriminal histories,discovered during the initialinvestigation,to allState and federalstatutes and regulationsin order todetermine eligibility forfirearmpurchaselicensure, regulated firearmpurchase, and/ortowear and carrya regulated firearm.

POSITION DUTIES

Conduct secondary and full background investigations of 77R, and/ or Handgun Permit applications within the Licensing Portal, and/or HQL applications within the My LicenseOffice by querying, interpreting, comparing and applying criminal and other records obtained from, but not limited to, the following State and Federal databases and systems, ensuring that the applicant is not prohibited to purchase a firearm by State or federal law and that thefirearm(s) has not been reported as stolen or missing: Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS); Maryland Telecommunications Enforcement ResourceSystem (METERS); NationalInstant Criminal Background Check System 9NICS); The International Justice and PublicSafety Network (Nlets); National Crime Information Center (NCIC); Maryland Automated Firearms Services System (MAFSS); Maryland Identification/Index System; Maryland Raps; Maryland Department of Health (MDH); Maryland Departmentof Juvenile Services (DJS); JudicialInformation System (JIS); MarylandParole and Probation; MarylandMotor VehicleAdministration(MVA); Portal to JudiciaryApplications (J-portal: Secure Case Search, Warrants & Orders; Maryland JudiciaryCase Search; My License Office (Handgun QualificationLicense); LicensingPortal (Maryland Handgun Permit). Must maintain a level of proficiency and accuracy, as established by current Licensing Divisionpolicies and procedures. Complete all associated forms, ledgers and notifications associated with theprocessinganddisposition assigned toa77R,HQLand/or Handgun Permit, including, but not limited to: Criminal history notesand documentationwithin the Licensing Portaland/or My License Office; Placed on Hold form and Hold Ledger; Disapproval Form and Disapproval Ledger; Disapproval notifications to Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement; Licensing Division Command Brief; Reports required for any appeal hearing or judicial proceeding. Conduct NICS Rechecks and Licensing Rechecks within the Licensing Portaland Pawn Redemption/Return of Consignment NICSchecks,perLicensing Division, Stateand federal policies and procedures.Assist with annual Machine GunRegistration,Regulated Firearm Dealer renewals,Qualified Handgun Instructor renewals,and/or LEOSA applications,as needed.Complete all associated forms, ledgers and notifications associated with the processing of these various applications or processes. Answer phone calls, emails and other correspondence concerning firearmservices,regulatory issues, general firearm questionsandother questions related tothe Maryland State Police Licensing Division. Must maintain currency for all required State and federal database and system accesses.Must maintain a high level of understanding of State and federal firearm laws, policies and procedures. Perform other job-related duties, astaskedby Firearm Services Supervisors or by Licensing Division Command.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Current MSP Licensing Employee or three (3) years' experience as a full-time law enforcement officer (certified police officer) or experience in a law enforcement function such as a police dispatcher or civilian background investigator. 2. Experience working at the Federal, State, County or local level of government.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportationas needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online. Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to: Maryland State Police Human Resources Division 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse Kirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov *If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349. *TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. *We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. *As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. *Bilingual applicants and people with disabilties are encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.