RESEARCH ANALYST

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies within DPSCS. This list will be valid for one year.

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Jessup, Maryland

This position oversees and coordinates agency operations pertaining to investigations and investigative needs, by planning, organizing, implementing, administering, and supervising the interpretation and application of policies, directives, and procedures to ensure compliance with current protocol and implementation of new directives and policies as required.

• Assist in the direction of daily operations of the Intel Unit and Internal Investigative Unit by working with the Intel Coordinator, Director of the Internal Investigative Unit, and leadership overseeing the Intel Unit, as well as other support staff to communicate and orchestrate tasks and objectives to meet common goals.
• Collects and analyzes Intel data requiring the application of advanced statistical techniques, and the independent interpretation of collected data.
• Responsible for determining, developing and evaluating the method and sources of collection and organizing, preparing and submitting reports, conclusions and recommendations.
• Suggests and recommend methods, techniques, sources and procedures and will assist in the formulation of conclusions and recommendations.
• Evaluates efficiency of operations and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures, using new technology where appropriate.
• Reviews, evaluates and assists in the development of said policies and programs to include but not limited to improved technology; improved databases for better tracking; troubleshooting operations to improve workflow and productivity; reviewing current policies, procedures, etc. in comparison to similar units in order to ensure that the Intel Unit is functioning in a manner similar to counterparts

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university including or supplemented by three or more semester hours in statistics beyond the elementary course. In order to meet this educational requirement an unofficial copy of your transcript must accompany your application.

Experience: One year of experience in statistical or research work which must have included the application of statistical techniques.

Note: One year’s experience in statistical research work, including the application of elementary statistical techniques, may be substituted for the required course in advanced statistics.

Six months of experience obtaining and analyzing investigative data.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  The resulting list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this job classification.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-764-4348 (provide a cover sheet with your contact information and the number of pages).

If you do not have internet access, please mail your completed paper application to:
HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
ATTN: A. Coleman
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, MD 21215

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.