Program Specialist I (Police Body Worn Camera Reviewer) Grade 18

Montgomery County, MD

$64K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • 1 year of professional experience in a law enforcement environment reviewing body-worn camera video
  • Familiarity with Maryland and Federal Laws related to police procedures
  • Experience with law enforcement applications and databases
  • Preferred experience within the last 4 years reviewing police body-worn camera footage

Responsibilities

  • Review police body-worn camera footage for compliance with legal requirements and department policy
  • Assess employee performance and consistency between written reports and video footage
  • Ensure adherence to Department Directives and Use of Force Training
  • Attend annual and updated trainings on laws, policies, and procedures
  • Perform other related duties within the Quality Assurance division

Benefits

  • 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in the first year
  • Up to 35 days of paid time off for MLS positions
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Robust retirement benefits including a defined benefit pension plan
  • Tuition assistance of up to $2,130 annually
  • Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free mass transit benefit using RideOn Bus service
  • Employee wellness program promoting physical and mental health
Full Job Description
Salary : $64,104.00 - $101,124.00 Annually
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Department of Police
Division: POL 47 MSB POD - Quality Assurance
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

What You'll Be Doing
The position will support our department by reviewing Body Worn Camera footage of police officers performing duties ranging from mundane to high-risk, as required by Montgomery County Law. Employee must have the background and experience to determine compliance with Department Directives, Use of Force Training, De-escalation, Criminal Procedures, Constitutional Policing, Montgomery County Code, and Maryland and Federal Law.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Reviewing randomly selected, statistically valid sample of Body Worn Camera Video to assess employee compliance with legal requirements and Department policy, employee performance, consistency between employees' written reports and recordings.

  • Attending annual and updated trainings to remain current on laws, policies, and procedures.

  • Other duties related to Quality Assurance.


Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of professional experience working in a law enforcement environment reviewing police body-worn camera video.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
  • Experience using law enforcement applications and databases.
  • Experience recently, within the past four (4) years, reviewing police body-worn cameras for compliance.
  • Experience working in a Police Department in the State of Maryland.
  • Experience with Maryland and Federal Laws related to police procedures.

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.

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 applicant's 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 County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's 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

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