<p>Introduction</p> <p>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!\nThe 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 over 9,000 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.\nAs 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.\n?\n\nThis is a Management Services Position.\nThe incumbent works at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.?\n</p> <p>GRADE</p> <p>19\n</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION</p> <p>Baltimore City\n100 N Charles Street\nBaltimore, MD 21202\n(Clarence Mitchell Courthouse)\n</p> <p>POSITION DUTIES</p> <p>This\nposition is responsible for the management and operations of the Pretrial Release\nServices Program ("Program"). It involves planning, organizing, coordinating\nand evaluating line operations. In addition, serves as the principal Deputy to\nthe Director, and functions as the Director in his or her absence. The position\nassists the Director, ex officio, as requested or as necessary in administrative\nand staff functions.\nIt\ninvolves skills to assess the current operations in relation to broader needs\nto address systemic issues relating to the Program. The position will assist to\ndevelop, implement, monitor/expedite, and evaluate initiatives, agendas, and\nprojects involving the Program.\n\n\n Provides supervision and evaluation of personnel.\n Establishes and maintains training compatible to the Department's needs and individualized\n pretrial staff training needs.\n Provides\n assistance to the Director of Pretrial Services Program ("Program") in the\n standardization of operational aspects of the Program so that Program and the\n staff work cohesively in providing?effective\n and measurable pretrial services.\n Directly\n responsible for activities of the Program's operations.\n Keeps\n abreast of professional literature recommending innovative approaches and/or\n programs to the Director for inclusion into operational functions.\n Identifies\n and resolves problems that would not require the Director's direct involvement.\n Problems are addressed in accordance with priorities, policies, discretion, and\n commitments of?Program's\n and Director's goals.\n Works\n to develop and maintain the planning, organization, and coordination of operations\n and activities of the Program.\n Develops\n and maintains an effective training program.\n Develops\n plans to implement various initiatives for the Program for review and approval\n by the Director.\n Assists\n in the supervision of specific programs, sub-programs or operational units.\n Promotes\n public interest in the Program through engagement with the community and\n impacted individuals.\n\n\n</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education:\nBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.?\nExperience:\nTen (10) years of experience leading and facilitating evidence-based policies in\nidentifying national best practices to drive system improvements, with a focus\non pretrial and/or parole and probation, decarceration, and/or equitable\npractices; With two (2) years of training/education staff and community members on topics related to pretrial services and related topics.?\n</p> <p>DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>\n\n\n Experience\n developing grant proposals and funding narratives, including implementation to\n various stakeholders through statistical analysis and/or accessible formatted\n aids.?\n Possession of a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Legal & Ethical Studies.\n\n\n</p> <p>SELECTION PROCESS</p> <p>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.\n</p> <p>EXAMINATION PROCESS</p> <p>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.\n</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>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.\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:?STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n\n??Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\n??Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\n??Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year?\n??Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child?\n??Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\n??Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\n</p> <p>FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable?to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may?be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov. Only?additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this?recruitment.\n\nIf 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.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\n\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\n\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to?recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the?State's diversity.\n</p>