P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Coordinator Allegany County

The P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Coordinator (Coordinator) supports the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) with administering the “End the Violence” Public Resources Organizing To End Crime Together Program. The program’s aim is to maximize the use of State, local, and community resources to combat neighborhood decline in communities throughout the State, while supporting comprehensive strategies to reduce crime and fear in those communities.

Project Management- Optimize services and benefits of a community for its improvement.  Diligently keeps track of community issues, such as its progression and crime. Connects the community to services and identifies benefits available to them, helps improve community service projects, and participates in the development of various community enhancement programs. Serves as a key point of contact for all involved stakeholders.  Works with law enforcement, local/state entities, and community members to increase collaborative efforts in initiatives while implementing creative approaches to problem-solving.  Attends community meetings and outreach events to foster relationships with various stakeholders to increase citizen engagement.

Programmatic-Supports the work of community leaders and criminal justice stakeholders throughout the county of assignment in which the micro-zones are located.  Partner with other P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Coordinators and/or stakeholders in using data and research as the foundation for program development. Attends meetings and provides availability of grant programs in facilitating program efforts with law enforcement, businesses, community groups, and other relevant organizations.

Administrative-Submits progress reports relating to the Coordinator position bi-weekly.  As required by law, prepare a description of the Coordinator activities and results of any activities or projects during the year in which each micro-zone was established.

Our preferred candidate will have all of the following:

• Two years of experience working in a Criminal Justice environment.

• Program management experience working with business, community groups, local state or federal resources to collaborate in creating program/community awareness and change.

• Administrative skills in the collection and analysis of data for preparing reports and tracking progress of activities and program results.

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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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.