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ADMINISTRATOR I

Assistant Manager of CCHU

Recruitment #19-002586-0021

Introduction

This position is limited to current contractual and permanent Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Secretary

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent of this position functions as the Assistant Manager of the Correctional Centralized Hiring Unit, and oversees the day-to-day operation of the unit. The unit is responsible for completing the investigative backgrounds and hiring of all entry-level Correctional Officers and Reinstatements to work for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This includes the Division of Correction's facilities in Baltimore, Jessup, Sykesville, Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore as well as the Division of Pre-Trial Detention and Services and Patuxent Institution. The Correctional Centralized Hiring Unit is also responsible for performing background investigations for all institutional support staff applicants, Correctional Officer re-certifications, DPSCS Promotional and Transfer candidates, applicants to Parole and Probation and outside Vendor contracts. This incumbent also supervises the Drug Testing, Psychological and Physical examination process for newly hired Correctional Officers as well as other mandated staff hired by the various DPSCS Institutions.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualification is preferred, not required:

Experience reviewing background investigations such as: criminal records history, employment screenings, and neighborhood references.

Experience reviewing and implementing the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Guidelines for Mandated positions as stated in C.O.M.A.R. 12.10.01.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current contractual and permanent Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.

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 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to: HRSD-Recruitment & Examination, ATTN: Angela Chase, 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 1000 Towson, MD 21286.

Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination at 410-339-5964.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

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.




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