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Prince George's County Police Department seeks an entry-level Programmer/Systems Analyst to design, develop, and implement automated systems, and to format software packages to meet user needs. Work is supervised and may progress after probation.
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or business administration and at least six months of data processing experience, with familiarity in RMS, SQL, SSRS, SSMS, and Motorola PremierOne software.
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This position is designated as public safety sensitive. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation and all applicable pre‑employment screening. The review may include criminal history and fingerprint checks, employment and reference verification, education and credential verification, drug screening, and, where relevant and permitted by law, driving and credit history reviews.
This is entry-level professional programmer/systems analyst work. Incumbents are responsible for design, development and implementation of automated systems, and the formulation/integration/formatting of software packages and related hardware to satisfy user needs. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level Programmer/Systems Analyst or other designated supervisor and evaluated in terms of technical adequacy and accuracy. Upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, entry-level incumbents may be non‑competitively promoted to the II full performance level after successfully completing the probationary period.
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.
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: October 12-30, 2026.
Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Various locations throughout Prince George's County, Maryland
Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
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 may be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non‑disclosure agreement.