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Montgomery - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 48486 - 74722

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Program Services/Community Detention
7300 Calhoun Place
Rockville MD 20855

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives creating safer communities and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the DJS Community Detention Officer I so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

The Community Detention (CD) Program is a statewide alternative to detention program that allows a youth to be in the community on court-ordered home detention as opposed to being placed in secure confinement pending a court appearance. Youth in the program are subject to enhanced treatment and supervision through electronic monitoring face-to-face and telephone contacts and daily telephone contacts by the Community Detention Officer (CDO). The Command Center provides additional treatment coverage twenty-four hours a day seven days a week (24/7) by monitoring alerts and working with the CDOs police DJS staff and stakeholders when violations occur.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalencycertificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: One year of experience supervising youth in a structured environment such as in a recreation center or school setting or in a juvenile services facility or community program.

Notes:

above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article Section 8-209 Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officerclassifications or Correctional Officer specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basisfor the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position maypossess any of the following qualifications:
Experience supervising youth throughelectronic monitoring face-to-face and telephone contacts
Knowledge of the processes andprocedures of the juvenile court system
Developing and maintainingjuvenile case files

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article Section 8-209of theAnnotated Code of Marylandthe Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04 general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and include:

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status

Must be at least 21 years of age

A thorough background check including fingerprinting and drug testing

An oral interview and

Physical and psychological examinations.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure thatyou provide sufficient information on your completed application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certifiedeligible list for a period of one (1) year. The resulting certified eligiblelist from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the sameclassification in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment willinvolve a rating of your application based on your education training and/orexperience as it relates to the positions requirements. Therefore it isessential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report allrelevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S. youwill be required to provide proof of equivalent American education asdetermined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire.

Please complete thesupplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when ratingapplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire mustcorrespond to the information provided on your completed application to receivecredit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact theoverall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteranapplying for this position please submit your DD 214 Long Form with yourcompleted application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLYrecommended. However if you are unable to apply online you may submit acompleted paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via emailor fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail ensureeach page includes your First and Last Name the Recruitment Number (located atthe top of the posting) and the last four digits of your SS#. Paperapplication materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closingdate for the recruitment. Applications received after this time or those withincorrect forms will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department ofJuvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment &Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones Recruitment #25-
Fax number
TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay

Ifyou are having difficulty with your user account or have general questionsabout the online application system please contact the Maryland Department ofBudget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .Should additionalinformation regarding this recruitment be required please contact the MarylandDepartment of Juvenile Services Recruitment and Examination Unit at .Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of thebulletin.

As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

DJS values theexperience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcometo apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicantsand people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with livedexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged toapply.


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