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Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Training

Recruitment #24-006097-0008

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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/.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Carroll County
MD Police and Correctional Training Commissions
6852 4th Street
Sykesville MD 21784

This position is not eligible for telework.

POSITION DUTIES

Assist the Director of Law Enforcement Training in directing and managing police training programs, to include the Driver Training Unit, the Firearms Training Unit and the Physical Training Center Unit. The Assistant Director will provide input into in-service and advanced specialized training programs.

Duties Include:

  • Oversee operations of the three skill-based training units: Driver Training, Firearms Training, and Physical Training / Defensive Tactics
  • Provide input to Director related to advanced and specialized police training programs: police in-service programs, and other miscellaneous police training
  • Represent the Director at various events and committees for police training issues, assist MD agencies with training projects, i.e., Police Training Directors / Coordinators etc.
  • Serve, at times in lieu of the Director, as the Agency’s representative to the MD Police Training Directors Association and the Ethan Saylor Alliance Steering Committee
  • Coordinate with Agency / PCTC Units to design and develop specialized law enforcement training programs

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: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in working at the administrator, senior management or command staff level for a law enforcement organization.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in the law enforcement field on a year-for-year basis for the required education, for up to four years.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Three years of experience as a MPCTC certified instructor or equivalent public safety training certification.

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. Willing to travel as needed across Maryland to provide training and represent the MD Police and Correctional Training Commissions

2. Five years of experience reviewing, interpreting and applying requirements of statutes, regulations, policies, lesson plans and procedures.

3. Experience presenting before large groups, executives or dignitaries

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

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

Brittney Liles

Brittney.Liles1@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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