Administrative Analyst I - Police Department, Digital/Body Worn Camera Management Section

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, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Ensure all body worn camera recording footage and other digital evidence is properly cataloged, tagged, filed and easily accessed and cross-referenced with case files. Maintain records management security protocol, and confidentiality.

Process subpoenas and state’s attorney’s office requests for police department records, inclusive of video/audio recordings, or other criminal justice records as required within the specified timeframe to meet the court deadline.

Process requests for video/audio, and other criminal justice records in compliance with Maryland Public Information Act (PIA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), or other applicable laws.

Complete the expungement process in compliance with court orders of expungement of Body Worn Camera footage and other digital evidence.

Review incoming correspondence and prepare appropriate replies to a variety of inquiries; receives, investigates and resolves complaints as necessary.

Complete various record management processes and ensure accurate and complete resolution of assigned tasks.

Respond to inquiries; explains regulations, procedures, policies, applicable laws and similar items within appropriate time frame.

Operate a computer system to enter, retrieve, review and redact videos and other digital records; verify accuracy of entered data and make corrections; utilize word processing, database, video/audio applications, and/or other programs.

Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and records while completing assigned tasks.

Performs general clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into a computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or prepares outgoing mail/packages, or receiving incoming mail.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience and knowledge of Maryland Public Information Act, Federal Freedom of Information Act, regulations regarding electronic records, protections applied to personal identifying information (PII), COMAR, and other record/data release laws and regulations.

Demonstrated research capabilities, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to plan, organize, prioritize work assignments. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and have the ability to adapt to changes in processes as necessary.

Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions and effectively apply proper technical solutions, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and compliance of departmental policies and laws governing body worn cameras, evidence submission, and public record laws. Ability to organize and maintain control over a secure and confidential records environment.

Ability to operate a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data, redact, and make corrections; utilize word processing, database, video and audio programs, redaction software, digital rendering processes, or other programs. Knowledge of computerized records management systems and data extraction methods.

Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive professional contact with supervisory personnel, counterparts, and the public.

Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The office 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 read and follow applicable State and Federal laws.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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. Ability to effectively use statistical analysis to draw conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.