Topic: Job Announcement- Prince George's County

[Scott Doyle]

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
February 15, 2006
(Updated 03-01-06 to Extend Closing Date)

FIREARMS TECHNICIAN	Police Department	Announcement #	Salary Range
	Landover, MD	06-044	$34,578– $64,886

   
         
The Police Department is currently seeking highly qualified individuals to fill a vacant Firearms Technician position, grade P-17, in the Firearms Examination.

This is a technical support position assigned to the Firearms Examination Unit.  The incumbent receives firearms-related evidence submitted by law enforcement personnel, conducts data entry and limited analysis.  Work assignments require knowledge of the Personnel Law, Departmental General Orders, the Standard Operating Procedures of the Firearms Examination Unit, general computer skills for data entry and the ability to communicate well with others.  The incumbent performs assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards.  The incumbent treats all personnel and personnel related matters as strictly confidential.

TYPICAL DUTIES:  The selected candidate test-fires weapons; enters all firearms test shots and crime scene evidence into the IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) database; receives and processes all pertinent firearm-related evidence and enters pertinent data into the FEU database; coordinates examination requests and the transport of evidentiary items between the FEU and other departmental sections/units and outside agencies; and attends court to testify whenever subpoenaed.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from High School or G.E.D., plus one (1) year’s completion of coursework in the maintenance and operation of firearms and toolmark; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The candidate must be able to prove that he/she successfully completed the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) training course.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1.  Must pass a thorough background investigation.
2.  Must meet departmental physical requirements.
3.  Must be able to meet requirements established by the Maryland State Police for issuance of a handgun permit (Article 27, Section 36E).
4.  Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
5.  Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY:  Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligibles, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date.  Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

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 show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

CLOSING DATE:  All completed applications (walk-in, postal mail, e-mail and courier mail) MUST be received in the Office of Human Resources Management by 5:00 p.m., on March 31, 2006 Forward completed applications to:

THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159, Largo, MD 20774
Internet Address: www.goprincegeorgescounty.com

Applications can be obtained at the Office of Human Resources Management or any branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System or downloaded from the County’s web site

UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS THAT ARE MAILED IN OR HAND-DELIVERED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

LS/0293   Committed to Diversity in the Workplace