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/.
This is a Special Appointment position. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
GRADE
23
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
POSITION DUTIES
Manages, directs, supervises, leads and guides activities in Maryland parole and probation field operations, providing oversight and advice to managerial staff that are responsible for general and intensive supervision of offenders paroled from Maryland facilities or given court-ordered supervision sanctions from the Maryland Judiciary; reviewing and making recommendations regarding Offender Programs and Services, Pretrial Release, Home Detention, Transitional Services, and other services that support the Division of Parole and Probation (OPP) mission of ensuring the safety of its employees; enhancing public safety; providing comprehensive and timely pretrial release services for individuals arrested in Baltimore City; holding individuals under supervision accountable to victims and the community; and supporting supervisees through the process of becoming law abiding and productive members of the community.
Manages, directs, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff (4 Regional Administrators, Field Operations Administrator, and Assistant Director of Home Detention).
Reviews work delegated to subordinate managers and staff regarding operational, personnel, organizational, and performance requirements.
Plans, assigns tasks and priorities.
Directs, evaluates and establishes guidelines and performance expectations for managers and staff; conducts performance evaluations and recommends improvements in performance and/or specialized training.
Guides staff in developing strategies for meeting the goals and objectives of their respective units.
Recommends and participates in developing strategies for implementing planning efforts; establishes short and long-range goals and oversees the implementation of those goals.
Assists staff in developing leadership among their own staff.
Reviews and approves time sheets and leave requests.
Makes hiring and termination recommendations to the Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in social science, behavioral science, business or public administration, or other related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in a supervisory or management position in a parole,
probation, community corrections or other correctional setting Two yrs. of this experience must be
directly managing Parole and Probation or Correctional Administration Programs and Services to include: Policy and Program Compliance, Field Support Services, Management Information Services and Financial Budget Analysis.
Note: A Master’s Degree from and accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter with your application during submission.
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. Experience implementing program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives.
2. Experience overseeing and managing budget and financial resources.
3. Experience preparing and providing testimony to executive and legislative officials.
4. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
5. Experience analyzing statistical data.
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 emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. 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. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For other HR related questions, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.
Jada Newman
jadaL.newman@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 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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