RESEARCH ANALYST

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland seeks a Research Analyst for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This role involves collecting and analyzing criminal history information to improve reporting accuracy and database management while offering excellent employee benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree including 3 credit hours in advanced statistics.
• 1 year of experience in statistical or research work.
• Experience with state and FBI Criminal history records check preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze criminal history data.
• Coordinate information sharing among various departments.
• Provide statistical support to management.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The purpose of the Research Analyst will be to collect, analyze, evaluate and disseminate criminal history information relating to arrest and disposition records in Maryland. The Research Analyst will coordinate the sharing of criminal history statistical information amongst the CJIS-Central Repository (CR) and ITCD operating managers for the purpose of identifying better reporting and management processes; and to identify trends in database errors or data reporting issues. The individual will provide statistical analysis support to the Director, Assistant Directors, and operational administrators within CJIS-CR.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by three or more credit hours in statistics beyond the elementary statistics course.

Experience: One year of experience in statistical or research work which must have included the application of statistical techniques.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute additional one year of experience in statistical research work, including the application of elementary statistical techniques for the required credit hours in advanced statistics.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Statistician classifications or Statistician and Intelligence Officer specialty codes in the Statistics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
  
  

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Applicant must have experience using state and FBI Criminal history records check (CHRC or background check).

Applicant must possess 1-2 years experience analyzing data.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
  
  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [e-mail] . Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,

please email the requested information to [e-mail]. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact

Misty Jackson

[e-mail]

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] [e-mail] or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [e-mail] . Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,

please email the requested information to [e-mail]. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact

Misty Jackson

[e-mail]

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] [e-mail] or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.