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PAROLE AND PROBATION AGENT I

Recruitment #18-000674-0001

Introduction

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A WRITTEN EXAMINATION

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Several positions are located throughout the State of Maryland. Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. When completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is making Maryland communities safer through proactive community supervision of offenders utilizing a strategy that focuses on criminogenic needs. This includes investigating and reporting, testing and referring offenders under supervision, identifying and partnering with community resources, informing and supporting victims of crime, and collecting ordered monies.

POSITION DUTIES

ProbatiParole and on Agents supervise offenders on probation, parole and mandatory and conditionally released to the community by order of the courts or the Maryland Parole Commission. Agents must make routine contact with offenders, both in the office and in the community, to determine whether offenders are complying with the conditions of release. Agents must utilize casework techniques to develop detailed case planning and risk assessment of offenders, as well as maintain accurate and complete records of offenders' behavior and adjustment to supervision. Agents are also responsible for the preparation of written reports to the courts and the Maryland Parole Commission to advise of changes to an offender's status, of the need for a modification of the conditions of supervision, and an offender's failure to comply with the conditions of supervision. In addition, Agents represent the Division and present testimony at violation proceedings before the courts and the Maryland Parole Commission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credits in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences.

In order to meet this educational requirement, an unofficial copy of your transcript must accompany your application or the coursework must be listed on your application under specialized training or classes relevant to the job section.

Experience: None

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute one year of specialized experience counseling, investigating or supervising persons on parole or probation for the 30 semester credit hours in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences for one year of the required experience at a rate of 30 credits for one year of experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in these classifications will be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide a telephone number at which they can be reached.

2. Candidates must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Candidates who receive a probationary appointment must satisfactorily complete a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment. Selection standards of the Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Suite 309, 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore Maryland 21215.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services requires that Parole and Probation Agents complete a ten-week Entry Level Training Program. The Training Academy is located in Sykesville, MD. Upon successful graduation from the Academy, individuals will be assigned to offices located throughout the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The written examination is designed to measure the candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this job classification. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you give complete accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: A. Wynn

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3367

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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