Assistant State's Attorney: Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network ("MCIN") Grant Position

                Assistant State’s Attorney: Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (“MCIN”) Grant Position

The Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County is seeking an experienced prosecutor to fill a Gang/Organized Crime Prosecutor grant funded position. The incumbent will independently direct, conduct, and monitor investigations, prepare, and conduct motions hearings, bench and jury trials, draft pleadings, and other court filings in connection with the prosecution of state violent crimes, human trafficking, firearms, and narcotics violations.  The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services (GOCPYVS) supports this limited term grant-funded vacancy.  Grant funds received support compensation wages (salary) only; subject to change based on available funding. 

Funding Period:   7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025                 Salary:  $106,828.00

Benefits: Grant employees are entitled to 40 hours of Sick and Safe Leave and will be eligible to utilize Sick and Safe Leave after completing 106 hours of employment.

Location: State’s Attorney’s Office, 14735 Main Street, Suite M3403, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree, be licensed in the State of Maryland to practice law and have (2) years – six (6) years of post-graduate legal experience that includes criminal jury trial practice experience.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 The incumbent will work closely and coordinate with local police departments, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF"), the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and federal and state task forces to identify individual and organizational targets warranting prosecution for violent crime, firearms, human trafficking, and narcotics-related violations.

The incumbent will be expected to assist in both the investigation and prosecution (including extensive grand jury, pre-trial, and trial work) of a variety of violent crimes, human trafficking, firearms, and narcotics violations, including, but not limited to: (1) crimes against persons, (2) firearms offenses, (3) human trafficking, and (4) use of firearms in relation to violent and drug trafficking crimes.

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 Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Possess an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and agency staff.
2. Possess an ability to work with various levels of local, state, and federal government.
3. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Possess an ability to work effectively with a diverse variety of persons and groups.
5. Possess an ability to write and present critical, technical, and evaluation reports.
6. Possess the ability to provide assistance in a service oriented, customer focused fashion.
7. Possess the ability to work as a team player.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a background investigation, with fingerprinting.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.  Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

How To Apply:  Submit cover letter and resume to: bamboohr.com/careers. Please include a cover letter that outlines your criminal law experience as well as your interest.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $106,828