Principal Administrative Aide, Special Investigative Division, Grade 13

Principal Administrative Aide, Special Investigative Division, Grade 13

Salary

$53,177.00 - $81,556.00 Annually

Location

100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00550

Department

Department of Police

Division

POL 47 ISB Special Investigations Division

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $53,177 to $70,945, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 900 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Police Department's Special Investigation Division is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented administrative professional who thrives in a structured environment and excels at handling routine office tasks with accuracy and professionalism. This role is perfect for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and committed to keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly

What Youll Be Doing

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Creating electronic and hardcopy confidential case files, while making sure files are always up to date.
• Accurately entering data into divisional databases and spreadsheets.
• Completing standard administrative transactions, including purchase orders, applications, and invoices, while ensuring all work follows established procedures and office practices.
• Providing clerical assistance and assisting in day-to-day operations.

The Principal Administrative Aide must exercise discretion at all times and maintain strict confidentiality and care in all assignments

Please Note: To obtain employment with the Montgomery County Police Department, you will have to pass a Law Enforcement background check that takes 8 weeks to complete. If successfully complete, you will receive a conditional offer of employment and then will be scheduled for medical review and drug screening. Final offer will be given after all steps are successfully completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible office support experience.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Experience working within a Police Department.
• Experience handling case-related information, reports and other sensitive materials.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr