What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Aide 3 position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Aide 3, Grade P17 position, in the Bureau of Patrol.
About the Position
This is highly responsible and advanced secretarial/administrative work designed to relieve the Records Management Division Manager and Assistant Manager of administrative detail. Work at this level is distinguished from the II level by lead work responsibilities and more involvement in coordinating and manage office activities. Incumbents are required to apply a good working knowledge of the programs under supervisor's control to the solution of procedural and management problems.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work
- Prepare correspondence for the Division.
- Review incoming mail to ensure that it has gone through the chain of command as necessary, reroutes mail to the appropriate commanders/managers for approval.
- Maintain a mail log to document incoming/outgoing correspondence in order to track the current status and ensure a timely response and prompt completion of assignments.
- Receive callers and visitors and answer a variety of questions regarding operational procedures without direct or immediate supervision.
- Develops, organizes, and implements methods and procedures to produce effective/efficient day-to-day office operations.
- Administer and maintain payroll and time record sheets for members of the Division’s command staff and prepare and transmit these records.
- Prioritize and highlight time sensitive material for immediate review.
- Answers telephone calls and greet visitors courteously and professionally while ascertaining information for prompt, clear delivery of messages.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of departmental organization, General Orders, policies, and procedures.
- Regularly consults and exchanges information regarding priorities, progress or problems and recommends appropriate actions.
- Prepare various reports for the division accurately and in a timely manner.
- Completes approved purchase utilizing an assigned P card and appropriately maintains purchasing documentation, completing reconciliation paperwork on time and in accordance with appropriate protocols.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
- Successful completion of probationary period of nine (9) months at the Administrative Aide II level
- Associates degree in Business Administration or Secretarial Science
- One (1) year of advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which involved working with the public, office management and operational details.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience performing administrative duties
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Prior customer service skills
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: May 18, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 5000 Rhode Island Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
- Pass an administered Administrative Aide exam. Applicants who have previously taken and passed the exam on or after 8/1/2024 will not be required to re-test. Previous passing test scores will be applied.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be willing to adjust work schedule to include working Saturdays and Sundays
- when required.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Accountability Statement
The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry out those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards and is subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above him/her in the Department's chain of command. The incumbent in this position treats all information, administrative or operational, as strictly confidential, not to be disseminated in any form unless expressly authorized.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits