Program Manager III

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 91761 - 142914

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

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 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 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.

This Position Is A Special Appointment

The Incumbent Will Work At The Pleasure of The Appointing Authority

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore MD 21229

Main Purpose of Job

The Reentry Deputy Director position supports the strategic leadership and administration of statewide reentry initiatives aimed at promoting successful transition from incarceration to the community. Working under the Executive Director of Reentry this position helps guide program operations policy implementation and partnership development across multiple agencies and community stakeholders. The Deputy Director plays a key role in advancing the states mission to reduce recidivism expand access to critical support and strengthen outcomes for returning citizens. This position requires a collaborative leader with strong organizational analytical and communication skills and is passionate about the success of individuals reentering society.

POSITION DUTIES

The Deputy Director of Reentry role would address critical needs and gaps in the current DPSCS Reentry operational areas:

1. Directing the daily operations of the Reentry Department including attending meetings and events on behalf of the Executive Director and DPSCS

2. Collaborating with community agencies and state correctional leadership related to Reentry programming and expansion efforts

3. Coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the reentry program to ensure compliance with policy and procedures

4. Active participation in all statewide facility reentry collaborative meetings

5. Managing the preparation of required reports for the Reentry Department for Executive Directors review

6. On behalf of the Executive Director requests and monitors data for Reentry Department

7. Will be responsible for ensuring the updating and/or creation of Reentry Memorandum of Understanding manual and policy reviews and other documents are completed

8. Visiting and Monitoring the reentry staff and reentry initiatives within all statewide facilities

9. Communicate with the Executive Director of Reentry all of the above that relates to the coordinating monitoring and maintaining program and data for the reentry services of the incarcerated population.

10. In the absence of the Executive Director will function in that role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited college or University-Criminal Justice Social Work PublicHealth or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of seven years of experience working in corrections or in community based settings working

with justice involved population and at least five years of experience in a Supervisory capacity.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for up tothree years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5 years of experience within the correctional facility setting
4 years of Experience with reentry and case management systems

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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (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 is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your 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.

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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
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application supplemental questionnaire and required documents maybe emailed to application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .

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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.

Required Experience:

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IntroductionIf 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 ca...