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Director Pre-Trial Release Services

PROGRAM MANAGER IV

Recruitment #24-005479-0019

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Introduction

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"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 MANAGEMENT SERVICES position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. 

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
100 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

The Executive Director of the Pretrial Release Services Program (PRSP) provides executive direction to and is responsible for all aspects of a unique 24 hour/7 day a week agency within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Division of Pretrial Detention and Services with the overriding goal of the safety of the public. This includes, Agency Mission and Goals, Operating Procedures, Budget, Personnel and Organizational Structure. The Executive Director is ultimately responsible for the Community Supervision of over 2,000 defendants awaiting trial and ensuring those defendants are not re-arrested while pending trial.

  • Plans, directs, administers and implements all aspects of the PRSP mission and goals.                                
  • Establishes and oversees implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate PRSP's mission and goals. 
  • Directs enhanced operations and/or elimination of certain activities.
  • Establishes and implements program goals, standards and controls to meet Program Objectives. 
  • Directs enhanced operations and/or elimination of certain activities.
  • Oversees and manages budget and financial resources of the Program. 
  • Directs the preparation, development of data support for the Programs budget. 
  • Responsible for the annual budget requirements and spending limitations.
  • Establishes the Program's Mission, Goals, and Objectives.

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 college or university. 
Experience: Six years of investigative experience in law enforcement, court services, parole and probation, or pretrial release work including three years conducting pretrial release investigations which includes determining eligibility for pretrial release and recommending conditions of pretrial release to the court. 

Substitutions: 
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience. 
2. Additional experience conducting investigations which requires obtaining and analyzing factual information and writing narrative reports of findings may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 
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 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. Experience implementing program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives. 
2. Experience overseeing and managing budget and financial resources.

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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Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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