Police Services Officer II

Salary: $41,873.00 - $48,344.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 10.502 06-2026
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

PLEASE NOTE - THIS POSTING IS NOT FOR POLICE CADET, POLICE OFFICER, OR EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER. PLEASE APPLY TO THESE JOBS ON THE BALTIMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT JOB POSTING AT:

Pay Schedule I, Grade 22, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

Vacancies exists in the Police Department, Operations Bureau, Support Operations Division.


A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.


List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties


Under general supervision, performs a variety of investigative and analytical paraprofessional law enforcement functions.

• Provides documentation to the state's attorney and the courts which identify defendants as repeat offenders.
• Conducts criminal background investigations on persons arrested for violent crimes.
• Researches, checks and verifies criminal and court records.
• Testifies in court regarding the authenticity of records.
• Responds to requests from other law enforcement agencies for information on persons attempting to purchase firearms.
• Investigates economic crimes such as counterfeit checks, forgeries, and credit card fraud.
• Exchanges information with local, State, and Federal law enforcement officials.
• Writes search and arrest warrants.
• Assists in the regulation of pawn shops and precious metal dealers.
• Contacts dealers to correct errors in their reporting sheets.
• Compares offense reports with pawn shop transaction records in an effort to locate stolen property.
• Coordinates the recovery of stolen property which has been pawned.
• Monitors pawn activities of suspects.
• Serves as a liaison between the assistant state's attorney in district court and the precinct police officers.
• Gathers, assembles, and provides documents required for court.
• Confers with the state's attorney to determine when to call officers to court.
• Checks for open warrants on defendants.
• Verifies with other law enforcement agencies that the warrants are current.
• Performs commercial vehicle safety inspections.
• Checks vehicles in the field for conformance with established safety regulations.
• Verifies that the licenses are current and proper for the driver and vehicle.
• Inspects commercial vehicles which have been involved in serious traffic accidents.
• Prepares vehicle inspection reports.
• Investigates reports of abandoned vehicles.
• Locates abandoned vehicles on County-owned and private property.
• Accesses various computer networks to determine the status of the vehicles' tags and registration.
• Contacts complainants and vehicle owners.
• Makes arrangements to have vehicles removed.
• Performs follow-up inspections.
• Prepares reports of abandoned vehicle activities.
• Assists in the enforcement of automated traffic enforcement programs.
• Monitors equipment, related computer applications, and vendor web-based services.
• Directly reviews and analyzes related computer generated printouts, photographs, and statistical data.
• Issues computer-generated civil citations for violations detected by automated enforcement equipment.
• Conducts timely inspections of actual or potential enforcement sites and equipment.
• Testifies in court regarding the authenticity of documents related to automated enforcement violations.
• Investigates and provides verbal and written responses to citizen and agency inquiries related to specific violations.
• Responds to inquiries regarding the programs.
• Serves as liaison with vendors providing services and equipment necessary for the implementation and operation of the program.
• May deploy and operate mobile automated enforcement units.

Examples of Other Duties
Gives lectures and presentations to police recruits, community and business groups, and other interested parties. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications


Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
PLUS
Three years' experience in police services, paralegal, public safety, or closely related work.

(Additional education in paralegal studies, law enforcement or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Age Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

Citizenship Requirement
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at time of appointment.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Police Services Officer II
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment


Persons appointed to this classification may work on either a fixed or rotating shift basis, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Persons appointed to this classification must attend selected academic and physical training at the Police Academy, as determined by assignment.


Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification varies by position. Some positions are essentially sedentary, others involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and carrying of equipment. Some positions require the operation of motor vehicles and/or office equipment. Some positions may require the wearing of a uniform. Some positions require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and traffic.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
01


The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02


Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03


Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04


The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

05


Select the option that best describes your education and experience.

• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus three (3) years' experience in police services, paralegal, public safety or closely related work.
• AA degree in paralegal studies, law enforcement, or a related field plus one (1) year of experience in police services, paralegal, public safety or closely related work.
• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, law enforcement or a related field.
• Master's degree in paralegal studies, law enforcement or a related field.
• I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.

06


Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
07


Do you have experience providing court testimony in civil or criminal proceedings as a part of your assigned job duties?

• Yes
• No

08


Which of the following computer systems or databases do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• NCIC
• METERS
• MVA
• E-Booking
• MILES
• In Pursuit
• None of the above.

09


Do you have any experience working with the Regional Automated Property Information Database (RAPID)?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have any experience working with pawn shops and/or precious metal dealers?

• Yes
• No

11


Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
12


Do you have any experience working with local, State, and/or Federal law enforcement officials?

• Yes
• No

13


The work of this classification varies by position. Some positions are essentially sedentary, others involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and carrying of equipment. Some positions require the operation of motor vehicles and/or office equipment. Some positions may require the wearing of a uniform. Some positions require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and traffic. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

14


Persons appointed to this classification may work on either a fixed or rotating shift basis, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Persons appointed to this classification must attend selected academic and physical training at the Police Academy, as determined by assignment. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

15


Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government.

Required Question