ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

Grade: 12 Location of Position: Maryland State Police, Central Records Division, 1711 Belmont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21244 Main Purpose of Job This position within the Division is responsible for processing requests for copies of Maryland State Police Incident Reports in accordance with the Public Information Act to legally entitled parties and processes requests for copies of reports maintained in the repository. Requests are received via mail, telephone or walk-ins. Performs UCR duties within the Incident Reporting Section. Assists with forwarding reviewed UCR reports to the National UCR Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Reviews UCR (i.e., Summary and NIBRS) reports for reasonableness and any errors that have to be addressed by the UCR Contributors (police agencies). Position Duties Evaluate Public Information Act requests for Maryland State Police Reports (e.g., Investigation, Missing Person, Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence). Obtain, analyze and interpret data to apply rules, regulations and standards in accordance with laws (e.g., Public Information Act). Search for the requested report in the MSP RMS, download, and apply sociological redactions (e.g., telephone numbers, addresses). Determine if the report is eligible for release, send 10‑day letter and collect appropriate fees from the requestor. Decide release ability of reports in part or whole, delete non‑releasable portions of requested documents or recommend denial of the entire report in accordance with SOP and applicable laws. Process all funds collected by the IR Section to ensure proper logging on appropriate form, review checks for correct information and forward to Division Administrative Support staff for deposit. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience performing administrative, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work. Substitution options: 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience; or U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non‑commissioned officer involving staff work requiring independent judgment and analysis, substituting one year for one year of required experience. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Six months of experience processing Public Information Act requests. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace applications. 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. Benefits State of Maryland benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. TTY users: call via Maryland Relay. Veterans are encouraged 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 are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr