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/.
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore County
POSITION DUTIES
Creates and maintains manual and electronic data-based commitment records and files on prison inmates using information from court orders, local detention center records and other official criminal confinement records
Adjusts the calculations of time that inmates must serve through the application of various credits such as those given for good conduct, industrial assignments, educational assignments, special project and housing participation as well as discretionary street-time credits awarded by the Maryland Parole Commission
Researches the commitment records procedure manual, COMAR, the Annotated Code and State appellate decisions to identify and follow the appropriate procedures for documenting and calculating inmate sentences and maintaining the commitment records files
Accesses criminal records and information using various online State and national offender systems in calculating inmate sentences
Posts inmate records to reflect diminution of time credits earned or revoked as well as additional sentences ordered by courts
Prepares written summaries of inmates’ time credits earned to assist department attorneys assigned to civil actions alleging miscalculation of release dates
Explains to interested individuals such as judges, attorneys, parole officers, co-workers, and inmates and their families, the calculation of inmate prison sentences and inmate release dates
Prepares paperwork that accompanies inmates who must go to court indicating the original length of their sentence, diminutions of the sentence and the rationale, additional sentences and their release date
Prepares and reviews forms and letters notifying other jurisdictions, State officials, families of victims and others of the planned time and place of an inmate’s release
Receives ongoing training regarding changes in laws, regulations, policies, and court orders that affect the calculation of inmate sentences and the maintenance of commitment records
May prepare reports or correspondence for the signature of the Warden or Assistant Warden pertaining to the calculation of inmate sentences or the release of specific inmates;
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience in reviewing, verifying and interpreting information for compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute education from an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for one year of experience for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.
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 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
Kwanesha Lyle
kwanesha.lyle@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.
