Salary: $145,000.00 - $208,734.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 9721
Department: Police Department
Division: OOC OOC ADMN PDCHIEF
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/ :59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! 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.
The Prince George's County
Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Administrative Specialist 3 grade G33 position, in the Office of the Chief of Police.
About the Position This is an advanced executive level work of a difficult and diverse nature. This is a highly responsible management-level professional, supervisory, and administrative work with the overall responsibility for advising the Assistant Chief and Chief of Police in formulating policies and procedures that provide maximum effectiveness and efficiency in all matters concerning the administrative and operation activities within the Police Department. Work requires extensive coordinative and supervisory skills. Assignments will require the ability to communicate well with others, a high degree of independent judgement action and initiative, and the utilization of the County's and Department's policies and procedures.
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 - Oversees all facets of the daily operations within the Office of the Chief.
- Provides management-level staff assistance to the Chief/Assistant Chief in establishing goals and objectives consistent with the department's mission and the County's goals and objectives.
- Analyses the department's internal policies, procedures, training, personnel and provides resolution alternatives and recommendations.
- Provides management-level assistance to the Chief/Assistant Chief by coordinating the activities of the department commanders and managers into the development of projects.
- Directs and coordinates the work of professional, para-professional, technical and clerical positions within the Office of the Chief.
- Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate personnel.
- Confers/coordinates with community organizations, County government entities, municipalities and other police agencies in order to clarify and resolve actual/potential problems.
- Prepares/coordinates the development and preparation of a variety of reports, data, legislation, briefings, presentations, and responses to community issues.
- Counsels management in developing and maintaining sound organizational structures, improving management methods and procedures, see to the objective use of personnel, budget, and material; collaborates with Personnel, Budget, Finance, and other departments in finding solutions that arise in the management of an organization.
- Performs a variety of complex administrative and professional work in planning, coordinating, and managing the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the department's policy and procedures.
- Develops and maintains the office's operating budget.
- Performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description willingly and cooperatively, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Qualifications - Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field such as Criminal Justice, Criminology or Law.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental activities within a Public Safety agency, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience
may also be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications - Three (3) years of executive level leadership within a Police agency.
- Strong knowledge of state and local legislation and laws.
- Strong communication and administrative skills.
- Ability to serve as liaison with community organizations, municipalities, and internal and external governmental entities.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY AND CONVINCINGLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Additional Information Job Location: 8801 Police Plaza, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must: - Pass a drug screening.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- 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, if applicable.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- 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 must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement. The incumbent in this position is deemed "essential personnel" and is subject to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate.
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 or visit their website at
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:
- 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)
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
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I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.
02
What best describes your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree/JD
- PHD/Doctorate
- Other
- I do not have a HS Diploma or GED
03
Do you have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Criminal Justice, Criminology and Law?
04
What best describes your major/field of study?
- Business Management
- Public Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Law
- Other Closely Related Field
- Other Unrelated Field
05
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please indicate your major/field of study. Otherwise, please put N/A.
06
How many years of responsible work experience do you have in governmental activities in a public safety agency?
- No experience
- less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 or more years of experience
07
Describe your experience in a public safety agency. Please include employer(s) as well as date(s) of employment. All experience listed must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" or blank answers will not be accepted or reviewed. If you do not have experience, please put N/A.
08
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess, supervising and evaluating direct reports?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 or more years
09
Describe your supervisory work experience. Please include employer(s) as well as date(s) of employment and number of and roles of direct reports. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" or no response will not be accepted or reviewed. If you do not have experience, please put N/A.
10
Do you have three (3) years or more of supervisory (with direct reports) experience in a public safety agency?
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If you selected 'Yes" to the previous question, describe in detail your experience. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK EXPERIENCE" section of this application. A response of "SEE RESUME" or a blank section will not be accepted or reviewed. If no experience, enter "N/A".
12
Do you have three (3) years or more of executive level leadership within a Police agency?
13
If you selected 'Yes" to the previous question, describe in detail your experience. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK EXPERIENCE" section of this application. A response of "SEE RESUME" or a blank section will not be accepted or reviewed. If no experience, enter "N/A".
14
Do you have experience dealing with community organizations, municipalities and government agencies?
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If you selected 'Yes" to the previous question, describe in detail your experience. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK EXPERIENCE" section of this application. A response of "SEE RESUME" or a blank section will not be accepted or reviewed. If no experience, enter "N/A".
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Are you willing and able to participate 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.
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