IMMEDIATE FY27: Background Screening Secretary, Dept. of Compliance, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 11/06/2026

Job Description - IMMEDIATE FY27: Background Screening Secretary, Dept. of Compliance, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 11/06/2026 (260076Y)

Job Description

IMMEDIATE FY27: Background Screening Secretary, Dept. of Compliance, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 11/06/2026

Job Specific Information: The wage range for this position is between $23.42 and $33.53 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the Office of Human Resources and Development performs varied office and secretarial work and duties related to fingerprinting services and scheduling. This level is the first full secretarial level in the non-school-based secretarial series. After familiarization with the work, terminology and procedures, employees exercise initiative by performing and following through independently on a variety of matters requiring an understanding of the unit programs and related organizational units and functions of MCPS. Physical Demands: Positions typically require sustained operation of keyboard devices, twisting, turning, stooping, bending, walking, lifting, standing, and sitting. Special Requirements: None.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of business English, general vocabulary, spelling, and arithmetic. Working knowledge of secretarial procedures. Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Ability to provide timely and accurate office support services to staff, compose routine office correspondence, setup and maintain office files, and manage office support services. Ability and skill in the proficient operation of desktop computer systems and common office equipment needed to perform word processing or data system tasks required. Thorough knowledge and experience with handling confidential information with care and discretion while observing the Privacy Act; Knowledge of preservation and disclosure procedures of personal information, including requests for information from 3rd parties. Ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks while paying close attention to detail. Must be detail oriented and highly organized. Excellent oral and written communication is required. Must communicate effectively and be customer service driven. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience:

High School or GED diploma required. One year of experience performing responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Must complete fingerprinting training and certification required by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services within 3 months of hire. Must obtain training and certification as a notary public within 1 month of hire. Additional training and certification requirements are to be completed at the discretion of the supervisor.requirements to be completed at the discretion of the supervisor.

Job

: Clerical/Secretarial

Job Grade: 12 Optimal Qualified

Organization

: Offices

Primary Location

: Rockville

Schedule

: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months: 12

Shift

: Day Job

Job Posting

: Oct 28, 2026, 9:27:38 PM - Nov 7, 2026, 10:29:00 AM