Administrative Specialist I - Patrol Operations

Salary: $23.18 - $39.41 Hourly
Location : Law Enforcement Center - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: FY26-00577
Department: Frederick County Sheriff's Office: Law Enforcement
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


JOB INFORMATION


Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits
This civilian clerical role provides administrative and data entry support to the Patrol Operations Division. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth daily functioning of patrol operations by managing schedules, preparing official correspondence and reports, maintaining sensitive records, coordinating court-related processes, and serving as a primary point of contact for internal staff, outside agencies, and the public. The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in data entry and documentation, and the ability to handle confidential information while supporting a wide range of operational, logistical, and administrative tasks essential to the mission of the Sheriff's Office. Supervision is received from the Patrol Operations Commander.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to Patrol Operations, including scheduling, special event coordination, selective enforcement and patrol logs, detention records, speedometer certifications, and MDT updates
• Serve as receptionist and answers/directs phone inquiries
• Prepare correspondence, memorandums, endorsements, statistical reports, meeting minutes, and grant documentation; with the annual report and CALEA-related reporting
• Maintain manual and digital filing systems for the following: Patrol Team inventory and team notebooks
• Oversee the copiers/printers, office supplies, and the after-hours supply cabinet
• Support Traffic Unit by updating tow logs, vehicle storage reports, abandoned vehicle tracking, impound lot oversight, act as liaison with tow companies
• Coordinate court liaison responsibilities such as court date assignments, continuance submissions, subpoena distribution, and communication with the State's Attorney's Office and court
• Assist Patrol Management with operational program management, policy updates, patrol operations annual report, budget preparation to include researching on equipment, training, and technology needs
• Maintain the Everbridge System and Mobile Field Force contact information; oversee the agency Ride-Along program
• As needed, review juvenile referrals for diversion eligibility
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies and support extra duty assignments and other daily operational tasks
• Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes when designated
• Prepare and maintain statistical data and reports
• Perform general office support duties (e.g. photocopy, collating, filing, processing daily mail, etc.)
• Utilize electronic files and databases, retrieve information to compose and prepare correspondence, memorandums, reports and other written work
• Serve as back-up for other administrative support/clerical staff as needed
• Perform data entry and scanning of documents; maintain organized filing of documents
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• Minimum 1 year of administrative support work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math and financial functions
• Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports
• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft 365, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies and the general public
• Ability to maintain and adhere to all applicable Sheriff's Office Rules of Conduct, Detention Center policies and procedures, and the Frederick County Government Personnel Rules and Regulations
• Ability to maintain the Frederick County Sheriff's Office training requirements

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Customer service work experience in a professional setting
• Work experience maintaining a file management and/or electronic data management system
• Additional years of administrative support work experience
• College degree in Business Administration or related field
• Office coordination work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; frequently perform repetitive motions; occasionally walk, stoop, lift up to 20 pounds, push up to 40 pounds, pull up to 40 pounds, and reach; and rarely climb and left between 20-50 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; and rarely work outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc.
• Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc.
• This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana
• Required certifications must be maintained throughout tenure of employment

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) Related office skills testing
3) One or more interviews
4) A polygraph test (inquires include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history)
5) A background investigation completed by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office
6) A pre-employment drug test to include marijuana
Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance :
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.


Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment


NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.


Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern.

Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.


NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.


For additional information on Frederick County Government's benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at


All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
01


Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. 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. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02


Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency?

• Yes
• No

03


If you have earned a college degree, was it in Business Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04


How many years of administrative support work experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year of work experience
• 1 year of work experience
• 2 years of work experience
• 3 or more years of work experience

05


Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.
06


Do you have customer service work experience in a professional setting?

• Yes
• No

07


Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
08


Do you have work experience maintaining a file management and/or electronic data management system?

• Yes
• No

09


Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
10


Do you have office coordination work experience?

• Yes
• No

11


Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
Required Question