State of Maryland · 13 hours ago
ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER I Policy Development Manager
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking an Administrative Program Manager I for the Planning and Research Division of the Maryland State Police. This role involves researching and drafting policies that guide the actions of department employees, ensuring compliance with legal standards and community needs, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identifying policy needs - Analyzing current practices, legal updates, community concerns, and emerging issues to identify areas where new or revised policies are needed
Research and analysis - Gathering information from legal experts, subject matter specialists, and relevant data to inform policy development
Policy drafting - Writing clear, concise, and legally sound policies that address identified issues, outlining procedures, expectations, and limitations for employees
Policy review and revision - Regularly evaluating existing policies for effectiveness, updating them as needed to reflect changing laws, community needs, and best practices
Stakeholder engagement - Consulting with community members. sworn and civilian employees, supervisors, legal counsel, and other relevant parties to gather feedback and ensure policy alignment with diverse perspectives
Training and process implementation - Developing training materials to educate employees on new or revised policies, ensuring proper understanding and adherence
Compliance monitoring - Overseeing policy compliance within the agency, addressing violations, and providing corrective actions as needed
Evaluates Department's operational efficiency and develops, revises and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures
Manages and coordinates the following tasks as they relate to policy development and optimization:
Departmental Forms development and revisions
Achievement of CALEA standards within policies
Takes corrective action upon being notified by the Accreditation and Accountability Section of any deficiencies
Application and coordination of De-Centralized Line Inspection
Organization of files housed in the PowerDMS and appropriate archiving and retention
Oversees and manages personnel
Oversees development and training and evaluates work product of staff
Coordinates with Office of Legal Counsel on legal sufficiency considerations
Oversees agency responses to policy requests from allied agencies
Respond to IACP and MAPP inquires and surveys related to policy
Directs and manages the use, design and final approval of the revision and publication of all Department forms
Represents the Department in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience at a professional services level
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree seven (7) years of supervisory law enforcement experience is required
Employees assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland
Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, before permanent appointment can be made
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of Maryland State Police (MSP) procedures and policies, COMAR, and applicable Maryland laws
Experience authoring law enforcement or legal-related documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), legal requests and processes, and executive summaries
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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