Commissioner Of Correction
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 133981 - 201576
Posted on:
4 hours ago
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 is an Executive Services position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
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LOCATION OF POSITION
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore MD 21215
POSITION DUTIES
The Commissioner of Correction is appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services with the approval of the Governor and Senate advice and consent (Correctional Services Article Secs 3-202 through 3-207).
As a key member of the Office of the Secretary of DPSCS the Commissioner of Correction provides overall management of the Division of Correction to include its correctional facilities administrative functions commitment services and Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE). Of utmost importance is ensuring the efficiency of operations emergency preparedness safety of personnel incarcerated individuals and the public monitoring of budgets and adherence to statutes policies and procedures. This position will:
Plan organize monitor evaluate and coordinate the operations of the State of Maryland Correctional Institutions.
Develop long range plans goals and recommend changes to established policies.
Build organizational effectiveness to best accomplish the Departmental mission in accordance with State and federal policies.
Develop programs to improve the effectiveness of the Department and overall operation of the organization.
Establish policy and procedure in areas specific to the operation of Institutions in the State and ensure compliance through audits and onsite inspections.
Monitor operational compliance through a variety of audits inspections and onsite visits.
Develop corrective actions to meet requirements as necessary.
Analyze staffing to meet changing needs and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Monitor personnel matters to include employee performance appraisals disciplinary actions hiring promotions.
Management oversight of emergency situations in the State
Serve as Duty Officer and the first point of contact for an emergency situation.
Establish a State Command Center to manage emergencies.
Review emergency management plans and recommend changes to plans as necessary.
Review training needs and training emergency management exercises.
Establish and maintain effective communications with inter- and intra-governmental agencies within and external to the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Communicates Departmental mission and requirements clearly and concisely.
Maintains lines of communication within the State in order to efficiently and effectively manage operations.
Communicate effectively to management staff public incarcerated individuals and other stakeholders.
Maintain a positive working relationship with the community the legislature local state and federal agencies and the courts in the various counties in the State.
Draft reports memoranda correspondences and directives.
Maintain direct contact with institutions and offices within the State through frequent regularly scheduled visits meetings and phone and email communications.
Represent the State of Maryland in negotiations with exclusive bargaining representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelors Degree from and an accredited college or university in corrections criminal justice criminology social work ora related field.
Experience: Eight (8) years of experience supervising or managing in a correctional setting to include three (3) years of senior management experience in corrections and/or pretrial detention administration including planning directing coordinating and monitoring security operations administrative functions treatment and institutional programs; establishing program objectives policiesprocedures rules and regulationsbudget administration legislative presentations andcollaborating with external criminal justice organizations.
NOTES:
1.Candidates maysubstituteadditional years of experienceperformingcorrectional management duties for therequired educationon a year-for-yearbasis.
2.Thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of corrections criminal justice criminology social work ora related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
A current resume and cover letter must be uploaded/ submitted with this application.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference May Be Given to Those Who Possess the Following:
- Previous experience managing a budget for a State correctional facility.
- Previous experience managing an American Correctional Association (ACA) accredited facility.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
- 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 and resume maybe emailed toPaper application materials must be received in our office by 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 toreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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.
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