MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT Code No. 3074
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND Grade P5
CLASS SPECIFICATION
MASTER POLICE OFFICER
DEFINITION OF CLASS:
This is police work of a complex and difficult nature. An
officer at this level is utilized as a lead worker, i.e., one who leads, trains,
guides or directs others (usually a minimum of three (3) persons) in performing
work while participating in the work itself. The officer is given technical
assignments and is expected to conduct and direct complex investigations and to
lead and train others in the work with a minimum of supervision according to
established Department policy and procedure. An officer in this class may assume
supervisory duties in the absence of the supervisor. The work requires sworn
status to maintain public peace, protect life and property, and enforce laws.
Officers must exercise considerable latitude in defining objectives, developing
methods of approach, and carrying out work plans. Officers are expected to make
some independent judgments in making decisions to carry out assignments. A
significant aspect of this work involves public contact with the community, and
therefore, duties must be performed in a tactful and conscientious manner.
An officer in this class may be responsible, on a
rotating-shift basis, for enforcing statutes, laws, and regulations for which
the Department is held responsible. Work involves high risk and the officer must
be able to take appropriate action under stress. Work performance is carefully
monitored, reviewed, and evaluated by officer's immediate supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)
Patrol:
Analyzes police records and other crime data and discusses
crime situation with district and other Department personnel to identify most
serious crime problems within district; defines objectives, develops methods of
approach, and schedules activities to overcome or reduce serious crime problems
identified; submits plans to supervisor for review and approval.
Patrols high crime areas (or other areas as appropriate) in
police cruiser or on foot; maintains radio contact with Emergency Communications
Center (ECC); reports crimes or unusual situations, e.g., large disorderly
parties, barricade situations; responds to calls or initiates action, as
appropriate.
Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes best handled at
district level; responds to scene of crimes; interviews victims and witnesses,
searches area for evidence; catalogs packages and transports evidence to
laboratory for examination; canvasses area to locate and interview possible
witnesses, checks pawn shops, police records and information systems to recover
stolen property and develop leads, interviews informants and other known sources
of information; conducts stakeouts and surveillances; obtains search warrants
and makes arrests; searches suspects for weapons and evidence; advises suspects
of rights; transports suspects to police station; fingerprints, photographs, and
interrogates suspects; deposits evidence and recovered property in Departmental
storage; writes police reports; assists in preparation of cases for trial;
testifies in court as needed.
Trains other patrol officers in patrol methods and criminal
investigation techniques.
Assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the
supervisor.
Conducts investigations of most difficult cases involving
serious crimes; gives technical assistance to other criminal investigators.
Assembles material for daily staff meeting and assists
supervisor in assigning and scheduling cases.
Responds to calls involving particular types of criminal
violations as assigned; coordinates efforts of investigators and patrol officers
at scene of crimes; interviews and counsels victims; works with medical examiner
to determine cause of death, if appropriate; searches area for evidence;
catalogs, packages, and transports evidence to laboratory for examination;
canvasses areas to locate other known sources of information; analyzes crime
statistics and police records for possible leads; supervises and assists in
stakeouts and surveillances; obtains search warrants and conducts searches;
recovers stolen property; obtains arrest warrants and makes arrests; searches
suspects for weapons and evidence; advises suspects of rights; transports
suspects to police station; fingerprints, photographs, and interrogates
suspects; writes police reports; conducts line-up and photographic
identification sessions to determine whether victims and witnesses can identify
suspects; maintains detailed record of all aspects of investigation; assists in
preparation of cases for trial; testifies in court as needed; travels outside
County to coordinate investigations with other jurisdictions as needed.
Trains other investigators in investigation techniques.
Assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the
supervisor.
Internal Investigations:
Investigates serious charges and complaints (e.g., brutality,
criminal behavior, improper police investigation, etc.) brought against both
sworn and non-sworn Department personnel, as assigned; interviews complainants,
witnesses and interrogates accused Department personnel to obtain sworn
statements; obtains documentary evidence (e.g., photographs, medical records,
etc.) as appropriate, reviews police reports, tape recordings of police
communications, and other records for possible leads; conducts stakeouts and
surveillances; supervises polygraph examinations.
Compiles and analyzes statements, documents, and other evidence
to determine whether violation occurred; submits comprehensive written report of
findings and recommendations if appropriate to supervisor for review and
approval.
Trains others in the conduct of investigations.
May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the
supervisor.
Conducts investigations of most difficult cases involving
serious accidents and gives technical assistance to other traffic officers.
Analyzes traffic records and discusses traffic situations with district
personnel to identify most serious traffic problems within district; defines
objectives, develops method of approach, and schedules activities to overcome or
reduce serious traffic problems identified; submits plans to supervisor for
review and approval.
Operates motorcycles, police cruisers, unmarked cars, and radar
units in areas having high rates of traffic accidents, traffic congestion, or
other traffic related problems, maintains radio contact with Emergency
Communications Center (ECC) to report traffic and other problems; responds to
calls or initiates action as appropriate.
Trains other traffic officers in traffic patrol methods and
traffic accident investigation techniques.
May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the
supervisor.
Assists supervisor in planning, scheduling, and assigning work
to
subordinates and controlling special funds necessary for
undercover investigations; assembles materials for daily staff meetings,
supervises daily operation of unit/shift in absence of supervisor.
Frequents bars, restaurants, night clubs, and other locations
at which contacts may be made with narcotics dealers or persons engaged in
crimes of vice; purchases narcotics and other controlled substances until major
dealers are identified; obtains search warrants and conducts searches; obtains
arrest warrants and makes arrests; searches suspects for weapons and evidence;
advises suspects of rights; transports suspects to police station;
finger-prints, photographs, and interrogates suspects; writes criminal offense
reports.
Trains others in conducting investigations.
May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the
supervisor.
An officer in this class may also be assigned to Training,
Management and Budget, Personnel, Media Services, or other functional areas if
assigned duties are commensurate with the lead-level definition of this
class.
In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must be a Montgomery
County Police Officer III.
Education: Satisfactory completion of am Associate of
Arts degree, or equivalent.
Equivalency: Education may not be substituted for
In-Grade Requirement, nor may experience be substituted for required
education.
Ability to read and understand Federal, State, and County
criminal and traffic laws, County Government structure and functions, Department
structure and function, Department written directives (General Orders, Field
Operations Manual, etc.).
Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions.
Ability to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action
under stress.
Ability to read and understand technical literature.
Ability to understand, demonstrate, and implement problem
solving techniques based on the concepts and tenets of community oriented
policing.
Knowledge and ability to read and write technical reports,
literature, and correspondence.
Ability to handle sensitive public contacts and
information.
Knowledge of and ability to use self-defense.
Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of the County
geography by street and road locations.
Skill or the ability to acquire the skill to operate auto under
emergency conditions, two-way radio, camera.
Other: Must have personal integrity, pay attention to
details, be emotionally stable and physically fit to perform all of the duties
of the Master Police Officer class of work.
Individuals appointed to this class will be required to serve a
probationary period of one year, during which time performance will be carefully
evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful
completion of the probationary period.
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