CORRECTIONAL HEARING OFFICER I

This position is limited to permanent and contractual Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employees only. 

CORR 0008 

Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services Programs & Services - Hearing Officer's Unit

6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, Maryland 21215

This position serves as the adjudicator at inmate disciplinary hearings and involves applying Departmental policies and procedures as well as maintaining compliance with the Maryland Code of Administrative Regulations (COMAR). This position requires impartial “fact-finding” based on evidence presented during administrative inmate disciplinary hearings and requires that dispositions be entered based on the findings of fact. In the case of guilty or informal dispositions, this position requires sanctions be imposed that effect inmate sentences, program and security status, and privileges. All disciplinary hearings must be fully and accurately documented in the Department's official electronic databases and official records. Audio recordings must be maintained according to Departmental policies and procedures. All functions must be performed independently, fairly, and impartially while working under stressful and sometimes hazardous conditions.

• Candidates in this classification must be willing to travel to correctional institutions in the State of MD
• Reviews all related forms, documentation, witness testimony, and physical evidence presented by the institutional staff and inmates for hearings in order to ensure expedience, continuity of hearing procedures and time frames as outlined in the Departmental, Agency and Institutional directives.
• Interprets Departmental, Agency and Institutional directives, and court mandates to determine procedures utilized in administrative hearings that are consistent with due process of law.
• Conducts, documents, and records hearings in order to make "fact-finding" in accordance with court mandates and Departmental, Agency and Institutional directives.
• Prepares summary of proceedings, evidence, fact-finding and conclusions in order to substantiate the decision rendered in accordance with due process of law and Departmental, Agency and Institutional directives.
• Serves as resource to administrative and other staff in interpreting regulations and directives regarding administrative hearing procedures by responding to verbal and written inquiries.
• Composes affidavits, acts as a resource and expert, and gives testimony regarding legal issues before federal and state courts.  Provides representation for Department in regards to issues and proceedings before Administrative Law Judges.
• Ensure constitutional due process in accordance with federal and state mandates court decisions consistent with all applicable laws and rulings.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a related field.

Experience: One year of experience counseling or supervising adult inmates in a correctional setting involving inmate compliance with institutional rules and regulations or one year of experience conducting compliance investigations or evidential hearings in a correctional setting.

Note: Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and additional experience counseling or supervising adult inmates in a correctional setting on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

All qualifying experience and education must be on your application to receive credit. 

 

• 1 year experience as a facility representative or institutional hearing officer in the inmate discipline process
• 1 year experience as a case manager managing an inmate segregation population

This position is limited to current permanent or contractual employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services only.

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.

Candidates in this classification will be subject to a background investigation per the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Code of Maryland Regulations, 12.10.01.05, Background and Criminal History Investigations.

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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. An assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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