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PAROLE AND PROBATION AGENT I

Recruitment #24-000674-0012

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Introduction

 
"Together, we are building a stronger Maryland."

-  Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do https://dpscs.maryland.gov/.

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LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Allegany County
123 South Liberty Street
Cumberland, Maryland 21502

Anne Arundel County
Annapolis Field Office
Rowe Blvd. Ground Floor
Annapolis, MD 21401

Glen Burnie Field Office
7500 Ritchie Hwy, Room 109
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Baltimore City
Northeast Field Office
428 E. Preston St
Baltimore, MD 21202

Northwest Field Office
4750 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Southern Field Office
700 East Patapsco Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21225

Southeast Field Office
3027 E. Madison St
Baltimore, MD 21205

Southwest Field Office
1401 Severn Street, Suite A103
Baltimore, MD 21230

Baltimore County
Catonsville Field Office
1 Rolling Cross Road, 1st Floor - Suite 110
Catonsville, MD 21228

Towson Intake Unit
200 B Washington Avenue
(Ground Floor)
Towson, Maryland 21204

Essex/Rosedale Field Office 
8914 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, MD 21221
Owings Mills Field
10221 B,  Dolfield Road
Owings Mills, MD. 21117

Baltimore Metro Regional Office
10221 B,  Dolfield Road
Owings Mills, MD. 21117

Calvert County
Prince Frederick Field Office
200 Duke St, Suite 1100
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Caroline County
Denton Field Office
207 South 3rd Street
Denton, MD

Carroll County
Westminster Field Office
101 North Court St., Ground Floor
Westminster, MD 21157

Cecil County
Elkton Field Office
170 East Main St
Elkton, MD 21921

Charles County
Waldorf Field Office
25 Industrial Park Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602

Dorchester County
Cambridge Field Office
310 Gay St
Cambridge, MD 21613

Frederick County
Frederick Field Office
100 West Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701

Garrett County
Oakland Field Office
221 A South 3rd St
Oakland, MD 

Harford County
Aberdeen Field Office
31 West Belair Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001

Bel Air Field Office
2 South Bond St,
Suite 302
Bel Air, MD 21014

Howard County
West Regional Office
3451 Courthouse Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Ellicott City Field Office
3451 Courthouse Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Kent County
Chestertown Field Office
131 North Dixon Drive
Chestertown, MD 21620

Montgomery County
Gaithersburg Field Office
7871 Beechcraft Ave, Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Rockville Intake
191 Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20850

Silver Spring Field Office
8552 Second Avenue, 1st Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Prince George's County
Hyattsville Field Office
4990 Rhode Island Ave, Suite 101
Hyattsville, MD 

Upper Marlboro Field Office
14735 Main St., Room 068B
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Capital Regional Office
14735 Main St., Room 068B
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Queen Anne's County
Centreville Field Office
120 Broadway
Centreville, MD 21617

Somerset County
Princess Anne Field Office
11670 Somerset Ave
Princess Anne, MD 21853

St. Mary's County
Leonardtown Field Office
23110 Leonard Hall Dr.,
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Talbot County
Easton Field Office
301 Bay St, Suite 302
Easton, MD 21601

East Regional Office
301 Bay St, Suite 303
Easton, MD 21601

Washington County
Hagerstown Field Office
100 West Franklin St
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Wicomico County
Salisbury Field Office
201 Baptist St
Salisbury, MD 21801

Worcester County
Snow Hill Field Office
424 West Market St, Suite C
Snow Hill, MD 21863

POSITION DUTIES

College degree/transcripts showing 30 credit hours in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences must be submitted at the time of application to be considered.

The main purpose of this position is making Maryland 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.

Communicates in person, by telephone, or by written correspondence with offenders and others, using motivational interviewing techniques in a variety of settings during the supervision period. Creates and uses a comprehensive supervision case plan that outlines the strategies, interventions, sanctions, incentives and services and available resources to produce a successful outcome. Contacts shall be made in accordance with the supervision case plan, using evidence based strategies in accordance with Agency policy and procedures, Analyzes, interprets and assesses case information to assess offender risk, stages of change, and identify offender criminogenic needs. Uses tools, training and experience to insure compliance with conditions of supervision and/or to maintain the offender in the community minimizing risk to the public. 
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Investigative requirements include gathering all relevant and required information, documenting all interviews and contacts, assessing the offender’s risk to public safety and needs for a successful integration into the community, providing a timely assessment of the offender to the requesting authority, and making an appropriate recommendation in accordance with evidence-based practices, agency policies and procedures.

Creates and maintains an official record to document case activity on offenders by following Agency policies and procedures and using available technology. Produces documents to communicate information regarding offenders to the Courts, Parole Commission or related agencies and to recommend appropriate action.

Attends hearings in various Courts or correctional institutions throughout the State in order to visually identify offenders, to produce documents and to testify from official records regarding offenders under supervision.

Obtains samples (breath, urine, etc.) from offenders and/or test results to detect use of alcohol and/or drugs to insure compliance with conditions of supervision, and to assess progress in reaching the goals of the supervision case plan.

Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete various assignments to meet the changing needs of the agency or unit, such as, identifying community resources or handling general office assignments in the absence of others or as directed by supervisor.

Demonstrates responsiveness to victims and sensitivity to their needs and concerns. Assists in identifying resources available to victims.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credits in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences.  

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.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. A Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work

2. Experience with Windows Applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Remote technologies such as Zoom, Google Suite, and Microsoft Teams.

3. Must be willing to interact directly with offenders in both office settings and in the community.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in these classifications may 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.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Aicha Bomou

Aicha.Bomou@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or
410-767-4850.

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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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