Fire Investigator
Prince George's County, Maryland, Lanham, MD, United States
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
About The Position
This is investigative and enforcement work in the areas of arson, false alarms, laws pertaining to fires and fire personnel, and in related investigative assignments as may be required by County officials. Work requires diligent interrogation, report writing and fact finding, often under difficult conditions due to subterfuge by persons responsible for fraud and attempts to deceive the investigator to avoid arrest or monetary loss from padded inventories or other deceptions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisory/management level fire position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of compliance with departmental rules, regulations and policies.
About The Agency
The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.
Examples of Work
Conducts criminal investigations into major arson/bomb incidents.
Interviews suspects and witnesses to obtain evidence.
Identifies and locates offenders with special emphasis on arson fraud cases.
Investigates fires and explosions.
Conducts departmental investigations, as required.
Secures and protects evidence from fire scene, transmits evidence to laboratory for examination, and keeps evidence secure for court presentation.
Obtains subpoenas for financial, business, and personal records of possible suspects and/or business enterprises; collects and assembles all material.
Reviews and analyzes financial and personal records of possible suspects and/or businesses to determine if motive of financial gain exists.
Prepares facts and presents cases to the court; testifies in court.
Analyzes patterns of criminal activity and makes tactical recommendations to the Division Commander on the more appropriate method to address/resolve the problem.
Prepares reports of investigative findings, submits reports to State's Attorney or U.S. Attorney for court.
Assists in formulation of the annual Fire Department report on fire crimes, and makes recommendations on controlling arson fraud problems.
Assists in the provision of investigative training to firefighter/investigators.
Conducts confidential internal investigations.
Handles all Prince George's County schools' fire violations and issues citations.
Investigates overcrowding in business establishments.
Conducts background investigations on fire-related positions.
Performs fingerprint activity.
May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school
Completion of training courses in investigative work
Considerable progressively responsible experience in law enforcement and crime detection work, preferably including some fire prevention or arson investigative experience
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency
The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates
May 18 - May 22, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location
4621-A Boston Way, Lanham 20706
Conditions of Employment
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Come join our team!
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
About The Position
This is investigative and enforcement work in the areas of arson, false alarms, laws pertaining to fires and fire personnel, and in related investigative assignments as may be required by County officials. Work requires diligent interrogation, report writing and fact finding, often under difficult conditions due to subterfuge by persons responsible for fraud and attempts to deceive the investigator to avoid arrest or monetary loss from padded inventories or other deceptions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisory/management level fire position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of compliance with departmental rules, regulations and policies.
About The Agency
The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.
Examples of Work
Conducts criminal investigations into major arson/bomb incidents.
Interviews suspects and witnesses to obtain evidence.
Identifies and locates offenders with special emphasis on arson fraud cases.
Investigates fires and explosions.
Conducts departmental investigations, as required.
Secures and protects evidence from fire scene, transmits evidence to laboratory for examination, and keeps evidence secure for court presentation.
Obtains subpoenas for financial, business, and personal records of possible suspects and/or business enterprises; collects and assembles all material.
Reviews and analyzes financial and personal records of possible suspects and/or businesses to determine if motive of financial gain exists.
Prepares facts and presents cases to the court; testifies in court.
Analyzes patterns of criminal activity and makes tactical recommendations to the Division Commander on the more appropriate method to address/resolve the problem.
Prepares reports of investigative findings, submits reports to State's Attorney or U.S. Attorney for court.
Assists in formulation of the annual Fire Department report on fire crimes, and makes recommendations on controlling arson fraud problems.
Assists in the provision of investigative training to firefighter/investigators.
Conducts confidential internal investigations.
Handles all Prince George's County schools' fire violations and issues citations.
Investigates overcrowding in business establishments.
Conducts background investigations on fire-related positions.
Performs fingerprint activity.
May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school
Completion of training courses in investigative work
Considerable progressively responsible experience in law enforcement and crime detection work, preferably including some fire prevention or arson investigative experience
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency
The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates
May 18 - May 22, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location
4621-A Boston Way, Lanham 20706
Conditions of Employment
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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