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Introduction The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the legal business of the State, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions of State Government. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown, leads the Office with a key focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
One of Attorney General Brown’s top priorities is public safety. As such, the OAG is expanding its Criminal Division and is looking for talented, hardworking individuals who are interested in being a part of that expansion, as we create an even bigger and better Criminal Division to collaborate with local, State, and federal partners to help combat violence, the opioid epidemic, fraud, corruption, and environmental hazards, and keep Marylanders safe. The Criminal Division is comprised of three units: Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit (ENRCU), Fraud and Corruption Unit (FCU), and Organized Crime Unit (OCU).
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Office of the Attorney General
Criminal Division
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The OAG’s Criminal Division is now seeking applicants to fill an Investigative Analyst position within the Division. The Investigative Analyst will assist with any and all investigations and prosecutions in the Criminal Division, and will work closely with the investigators and attorneys in the Division.
POSITION DUTIES
The Investigative Analyst will help develop investigative plans, review and analyze various large-volume categories of evidence, including cell phone downloads, social media downloads, computer downloads, document productions, video footage, interview reports, witness statements, bank statements, medical records, tax records, toll records, location data, other digital data, and more. The Investigative Analyst will be expected to assist investigators and prosecutors in determining the most effective methods for gathering and analyzing such evidence and will be able to efficiently and thoroughly consolidate and synthesize the evidence to further the investigation and prepare for court proceedings. The Investigative Analyst will assist and support the Division’s prosecutors through all stages of the investigation and prosecution analyzing and synthesizing evidence and data, and preparing spreadsheets, charts, and reports to aid the investigation and for use in court.
The Investigative Analyst will be called upon to assist with all of the Criminal Division’s needs, including assisting with matters in the ENRCU, FCU, and OCU. The Investigative Analyst will also have a large role in the Attorney General’s ongoing investigations of child sexual abuse by clergy in Maryland.
The ENRCU handles investigations and prosecutions of a wide range of environmental and natural resources crimes throughout Maryland, including individual and corporate defendants in situations where deceptive and willful action or inaction caused or could have caused significant environmental harm, the destruction of natural resources, or substantial risk to public health. The FCU handles investigations and prosecutions involving fraud and public corruption in Maryland, including bribery, fraud against the state, state employee misconduct, securities fraud, insurance fraud, tax fraud, theft by deception, crimes of exploitation against vulnerable victims, and other criminal violations relating to the integrity of state government and economic justice in courts across Maryland. The OCU handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, violent felonies including serial robberies and home invasions, homicides, and more.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five years of work as a criminal investigative analyst.
The ideal candidate will have experience assisting with complex criminal investigations and will have had in-depth training and certifications in the relevant subject matters. The candidate should have experience conducting investigations in contemplation of litigation – in other words, at a level of reliability, consistency, thoroughness, and with the necessary documentation that the evidence can withstand scrutiny in court.
The candidate should have specialized experience that includes the following:
- Collecting, examining, processing, and synthesizing digital evidence for criminal investigations that is admissible in a court of law.
- Utilizing digital forensic review and analysis techniques, methods, and equipment to support criminal investigations and prosecutions.
- Developing and maintaining contacts in the forensic field and keeping abreast of technological advances relating to forensic analysis of digital, electronic, and mobile device data relating to criminal investigations.
- Gathering and storing evidence from law enforcement partners in a forensically secure manner
- Providing testimony and demonstrative exhibits during criminal grand jury presentations, motions hearings, and trials during developing investigations and the prosecution of cases.
Experience with high-profile or sensitive investigations is beneficial, along with excellent writing and investigative skills. The candidate should have a high degree of comfortability and expertise working with electronic/digital forensic evidence and must possess a fundamental understanding of electronic database systems and concepts .
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- High degree of comfortability and expertise working with electronic/digital forensic evidence.
- A fundamental understanding of electronic database systems and concepts.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications, if applicable, will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal , sick, and paid parental leave, and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. In addition to the on-line application, email a resume in PDF format to Katie Dorian (Chief of the Criminal Division) at [email protected], by closing date. Please write “Criminal Division – Investigative Analyst” in the subject line of the email. Applicants who are subsequently invited for an interview will also be asked for references
If the online application is not available, please send your paper application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Officer 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 or fax to 410 576-6447.
If you have specific questions about recruitment, please call 410-576-6440 or email [email protected]
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
