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ADMINISTRATOR I

Director of Security

Recruitment #18-002586-0070

GRADE

16

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrator I- Director of Security is responsible for day to day facility-wide security operations and safety of all persons on site at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC) on any given day.

POSITION DUTIES

The Administrator I- Director of Security is responsible for day to day facility-wide security operations and safety of all persons on site at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC) on any given day.  The responsibility includes supervising the BCJJC building security unit and monitoring daily security activities.  The position also develops and maintains emergency evacuation procedures for BCJJC and coordinates with other law enforcement agency managers at BCJJC  (State Police, Baltimore City Police, Sheriff’s Office, DOC) to ensure seamless security operations.  The highly preferred candidate will have experience managing security operations in a multi complex detention facility; have designed and implemented security policies and standards including evacuation emergency plans; developed preventative security programs and established working relationships and coordinated security operations with state, local, federal or public law enforcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of the above required experience must include experience managing or organizing security operations in a multi-complex facility (if not substituting the education for experience). 

Include clear and specific information on your application regarding how you meet the selective qualification.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three years experience designing, implementing and monitoring security policies, standards, procedures and programs.

2.  Three years experience coordinating security operations and working relationships with state, local or public law enforcement.

3.  Three years experience supervising or providing leadership to subordinate security personnel such as training, assigning work evaluating performance.

4. Experience developing or assisting with preparation of emergency management and contingency planning.

5. Experience developing and monitoring safety preventative security programs.

6. Three years experience investigating and preparing reports relating to violations or security breaches 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. If you completed education outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. The Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  A paper application may be mailed to the address below or faxed  to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  No postmarks will be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

  Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

  OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 

  One Center Plaza

  120 W. Fayette St.,

  Baltimore, MD 21201

  Attn: Linda Padgett

  Fax number 410-333-4188

  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov  Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

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

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments,




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