Maryland Parole Commissioner

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

The Maryland Parole Commission is charged with determining on a case-by-case basis whether incarcerated individuals serving sentences of six months or more in state or local facilities are suitable for release into the community under certain conditions or supervision by the Division of Parole and Probation. Parole commissioners hold hearings via video conferences and onsite at correctional facilities throughout Maryland. The commission holds open parole hearings and has a strong commitment to victim rights. In addition to conducting hearings, the Commissioners meet every other Wednesday at the Parole Commission Headquarters located in Baltimore, MD.

A member of the Maryland Parole Commission serves on a ten-member panel.  This is a full-time position with a six-year term commitment. The annual salary of a Commissioner is $117,051. The ideal candidate for Commissioner will possess the ability to be fair, firm and impartial. Good written and oral communication skills are a must and you must be willing to consider all information presented to you, even facts that conflict with your personal feelings, to render a final decision.

Sitting as a board member has exclusive power to hear certain serious cases for the release of those seeking parole and to conduct hearings for revocation of parole.  The Commission can issue warrants for return to custody, violators of parole, suspend or revoke parole upon showing of a violation and also make recommendations to the Governor regarding pardons, commutation of sentences and parole of incarcerated individuals sentenced to life imprisonment.

The responsibilities of a Parole Commissioner is to hear cases, such as loss of life and open parole hearing, life sentences, in which a decision is made immediately.  Cases that are conducted by a hearing officer are then assigned to a Parole Commissioner who has 5 working days to make a final decision on that case.

The term of a commissioner is 6 years.

Residency: Must be a resident of the State of Maryland.

Experience: Training and experience in law, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, education, social work, or criminology.

With the approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary shall appoint the members of the Commission.

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.

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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.

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.