Administrative Aide 1P

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • Landover, MD, US • $41.37k - $71.79k / year • 1d ago

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.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Aide 1 position, Grade P13, in the Crime Scene Investigation Division.

About the Position

This is a dually allocated entry level secretarial/administrative position designed to relieve the Executive Officer of administrative detail. Good judgement and discretion are essential to the security of confidential information and data. Under close supervision, incumbent performs routine to moderately difficult office responsibilities. Responsibility extends to conveying important administrative information concerning the function and mission of the agency’s programs and projects. This position is responsible for applying a good working knowledge of the programs under superior's control to the solution of procedural and management problems. This position deals with confidential and very sensitive documents and confidential information. The utmost confidentiality is required under State Law, County Charter, and personnel law

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

Extracts statistical data from files, logs, and other departmental resources to compile up-to-date information.
Proofreads and edits materials to eliminate errors and ensure correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Uses tact, diplomacy, and discretion in performing office duties and maintains confidentiality and security relative to this position.
Elicits statistics regarding trends from files, logs, and co-workers to ensure complete analysis and resolution possibilities.
Assists other professional staff in the collection and dissemination of statistical data.
Deals with very sensitive confidential investigative information and maintains utmost confidentiality under State Law, County Charter, and personnel law.
Works in partnership with internal and external customers to assist in finding resolutions to immediate problems.
Develops and uses creative strategies to respond to law enforcement, social and environmental concerns.
Performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specifications or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work willingly and cooperatively.
Acts as the public's liaison in coordinating government services and resources for resolving issues.

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate with coursework in typing, office practices or other related clerical subjects.
One (1) year of advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which must have involved working with the public for at least six (6) months.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communications preferred
Strong time management skills preferred
Proficient record keeping skills preferred
Proficient data entry skills
Organizational skills
Computer proficiency

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

Additional Information

Job Location: Landover, Maryland

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

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.
Pass a background investigation conducted by the Prince George’s County, Office of Human Resources Management, Public Safety Investigations Division.
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 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 EmployerCommitted 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