Introduction

This is a statewide recruitment for multiple vacancies at multiple Maryland State Police (MSP) Barracks across the State of Maryland.� Whenapplying, please only check the county/counties (locations) for which you arewilling to accept employment.�It is important that all experience be fullydocumented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY ANDACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.�PLEASE FILL OUT THEAPPLICATION COMPLETELY.➢ The application ispart of the examination process. Your answers will determine�youreligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.➢ Clearly describe yourqualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.➢ Do not leave anyanswer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.➢ Although you mayattach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitutefor completing the application form. An incomplete application form may resultin disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work historyor responses to supplemental questions.➢ Failure to complywith these instructions may result in disqualification.➢ Read the JobAnnouncement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplementalquestions, and final filing dates.�

GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Multiple vacancies at multiple Maryland State Police (MSP) Barracks across the State of MarylandSelect only the county/counties (locations) for whichyou are willing to accept employment��

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the MSP Emergency Dispatcher Trainee is to facilitate officer safety by monitoring police radio transmissions and utilizing all communications equipment towards that end at the entry level performance.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include but arenot limited to:Monitorand communicate with MSP and other public safety personnel via two-waymulti-channel radios and maintain required documentation of same;�UtilizeMETERS/NCIC/NLETS to obtain, update, disseminate and accurately transmitinformation within the Department and to other law enforcement and criminaljustice agencies;�Utilizetelephones in a professional manner to provide necessary guidance andinformation to Departmental personnel and the general public;�Fileand maintain METERS/NLETS messages, and various required logs associated withthe communications center operations;�Interactwith Department personnel, allied agencies and the general public;�Performsother related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience:��None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferencewill be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).� Include clear and specific information onyour application regarding your qualification(s).�One yearof dispatching experience in a 911 (police/emergency) services environment utilizinga CAD (computer aided dispatch) system. �One yearof experience in a multi-faceted work environment using data entry keyboardfunctions and a multi-line telephone system. �Acombination of one year of emergency dispatch training, education and/or experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance withSection 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for position inthis classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a completecriminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination beforepermanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds forrejection of the candidate.�Employees in thisclassification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Codeof Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.�Employees in thisclassification will be required to provide the employing barrack with atelephone number where they can be reached.�Candidates for this classification may be given a medicalexamination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the jobclassification.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meetthe minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate informationon your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Listcategorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remaineligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list willbe valid for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination willconsist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to therequirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualificationssupplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report allexperience 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 urgedthat those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduateand graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable toapply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland StateApplication Form can be found online.�Completed applications,required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:Maryland State PoliceHuman Resources Division1201 Reisterstown RoadPikesville, MD 21208ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazeltiffany.hazel@maryland.gov�It is the policy of the Maryland State Policeto comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employmentdiscrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees andapplicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender,identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental orphysical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief oropinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status. �If you have any questions about thisrecruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4420.�TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.�We thank our Veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply.�As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland iscommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflectiveof the State’s diversity.�Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.�