Administrative Aide - Police Department, Internal ...

Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for?  We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.   What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:    * We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.   * We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace.  Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!   * We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.  * As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides primary administrative technical support to the Internal Affairs Division. STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $23.87 - $25.35 $49,650 - $52,728 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs advanced technical level administrative support work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.  Work typically involves administrative support,  technical tasks and secretarial work assisting legal staff or an executive level government official.  Applies bookkeeping, accounting and data processing principles to accounting and financial record keeping and reporting systems at the advanced technical level.  Work at this level may also include independent responsibility for a significant administrative or clerical clude the following. Other related duties may be assigned. * Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels. * Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately. * Axon Standards Administrator - Enter and maintain data control access in the reporting system for internal investigation files, departmental collision files, and use-of-force incident files. Analyze the data to identify trends and prepare reports for the IAD Commander and the Office of Law. Provide the IAD Commander with alerts from the Early Identification System. * Provide various administrative support for Trial Board hearings, including organizing and preparing documentation such as affidavit letters, witness summonses, penalty notifications, charging documents, hearing board findings, statements of facts, summaries of punishment, waivers of rights, exhibit lists, and relevant General Orders. * CALEA Standards - Responsible for 27 accreditation standards assigned to IAD. Meet with CALEA Coordinator and Assessors as needed. * Compile and submit quarterly and annual reports to the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy on use-of-force incidents, the Deaths in Custody Reporting Act, and deaths involving law enforcement officers. * Coordinates and produces the HCPD IAD Annual Report. * Act as liaison with Office of Law in handling Interrogatories, Discovery, etc. streamlining trial board processes, maintain information on pending litigation cases, and provide information as needed. * Serve as receptionist for the IAD office, including answering phones, receiving citizen complaints, preparing general correspondence, submitting maintenance and repair requests, and opening and distributing mail. * Process IA information requests by performing comprehensive file reviews to support annual evaluations, employment verifications, letters of good standing, background checks, Giglio requests, LEOSA compliance, and internal recruitment processes. * Handle purchasing for the division and prepare fiscal documentation to support purchasing and other fund expenditures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.Associate Degree and two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.   PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software. * Knowledge of County Administrative procedures; Howard County Police Written Directive/General Orders, Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights & Police Accountability and Discipline Act , and Police Internal procedures.  * High level of personal integrity and professionalism. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.NCIC Authorization. Possession of a valid driver's license. 

Created: 2025-09-27