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.
GRADE
ASTD14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Clarence Mitchell Courthouse100 North Charles Street
Suite 508
Baltimore MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
A Pretrial Release Case Agent is the full performance level of work monitoring the activities of defendants awaiting adjudication in criminal proceedings to ensure compliance with pretrial release conditions ordered by the court. Employees in this classification do not supervise.
- Supervise defendants to ensure their compliance with the court-ordered conditions of release;
- Prepare supervision reports and revocation requests on defendants under supervision in order to advise the court of their level of compliance;
- Perform risk assessments to determine level of supervision and/or risk of flight;
- Review charging documents and Initial Appearance forms;
- Make referrals to the Addictions Assessment Unit;
- Interview defendants to obtain background information and to explain the requisite rules and regulations of community supervision;
- Accurately document all relevant information obtained during the interview;
- Organize all case file contents;
- Advise defendants of all scheduled court hearings and program appointments via face to face contact by telephone or through the utilization of Client Communication;
- Escort defendants to the lab and supervise the collection of urine samples in accordance with accepted procedure;
- Present verified information to the judges of the Circuit and District Courts as a participant at the hearing;
- Access and analyze all pertinent criminal histories that include but is not limited to CJIS MVA OBCIS II METERS OCMS JPortal MDEC etc.;
- Contact references through various means to verify the defendants residence employment status education medical history substance abuse and all other pertinent information;
- Formulate an appropriate recommendation to be presented in court based upon the defendants risk to the community and the probability of appearance at all scheduled court hearings;
- Communicate and inform the Court Clerks Office Defense Counsel ASA Records Transportation family and other interested parties of all proceedings as requested and needed;
- Completed all relevant documents pertaining to the hearings and ensure that they are submitted to their respective agency;
- Respond to requests from Judges on matters pertaining to Bail status Bench Warrants and defendants under supervision;
- Contact community support agencies to obtain services for defendants under supervision who require treatment housing and other essential needs;
- Verify the participation of defendants under supervision who require treatment housing and other essential needs;
- Perform duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle; and
- Perform duties in the Cae management Section as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalence certificate.
Experience: One year conducting pretrial release investigations which includes determining eligibility for pretrial release and recommending conditions of pretrial release to the court.
Note:
1. Additional experience conducting investigations which requires obtaining and analyzing factual information and writing narrative reports of findings may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in special investigations or military police classifications or specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at the rate of two years of military experience for one year of experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience organizing case files.
Experience reviewing court files reports and documents on defendantsupervision compliance.
Experienceanalyzing criminal histories and verifying information for and/or during courthearings.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended.However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to the HR Analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our officeby the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application.All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the HR Analyst.Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division HR Analyst for this recruitment:
Phone:
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:
Unclear Seniority
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...
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.
GRADE
ASTD14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Clarence Mitchell Courthouse100 North Charles Street
Suite 508
Baltimore MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
A Pretrial Release Case Agent is the full performance level of work monitoring the activities of defendants awaiting adjudication in criminal proceedings to ensure compliance with pretrial release conditions ordered by the court. Employees in this classification do not supervise.
- Supervise defendants to ensure their compliance with the court-ordered conditions of release;
- Prepare supervision reports and revocation requests on defendants under supervision in order to advise the court of their level of compliance;
- Perform risk assessments to determine level of supervision and/or risk of flight;
- Review charging documents and Initial Appearance forms;
- Make referrals to the Addictions Assessment Unit;
- Interview defendants to obtain background information and to explain the requisite rules and regulations of community supervision;
- Accurately document all relevant information obtained during the interview;
- Organize all case file contents;
- Advise defendants of all scheduled court hearings and program appointments via face to face contact by telephone or through the utilization of Client Communication;
- Escort defendants to the lab and supervise the collection of urine samples in accordance with accepted procedure;
- Present verified information to the judges of the Circuit and District Courts as a participant at the hearing;
- Access and analyze all pertinent criminal histories that include but is not limited to CJIS MVA OBCIS II METERS OCMS JPortal MDEC etc.;
- Contact references through various means to verify the defendants residence employment status education medical history substance abuse and all other pertinent information;
- Formulate an appropriate recommendation to be presented in court based upon the defendants risk to the community and the probability of appearance at all scheduled court hearings;
- Communicate and inform the Court Clerks Office Defense Counsel ASA Records Transportation family and other interested parties of all proceedings as requested and needed;
- Completed all relevant documents pertaining to the hearings and ensure that they are submitted to their respective agency;
- Respond to requests from Judges on matters pertaining to Bail status Bench Warrants and defendants under supervision;
- Contact community support agencies to obtain services for defendants under supervision who require treatment housing and other essential needs;
- Verify the participation of defendants under supervision who require treatment housing and other essential needs;
- Perform duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle; and
- Perform duties in the Cae management Section as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalence certificate.
Experience: One year conducting pretrial release investigations which includes determining eligibility for pretrial release and recommending conditions of pretrial release to the court.
Note:
1. Additional experience conducting investigations which requires obtaining and analyzing factual information and writing narrative reports of findings may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in special investigations or military police classifications or specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at the rate of two years of military experience for one year of experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience organizing case files.
Experience reviewing court files reports and documents on defendantsupervision compliance.
Experienceanalyzing criminal histories and verifying information for and/or during courthearings.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended.However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to the HR Analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our officeby the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application.All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the HR Analyst.Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division HR Analyst for this recruitment:
Phone:
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:
Unclear Seniority
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Posted on:
27-10-2025
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