Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Notes:
may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in Social Services classifications or Social Services specialty codes in the Social Science Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required education.
1. Possession of a Bachelors degreein criminal justice or related field
2. Candidates with experience inmediation or de-escalation process between youth in a detention facility setting.
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.
in this classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician.
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article Section 8-209 of 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.
Please ensure youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualificationsfor this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must besubmitted by the closing date; we will not consider information submitted afterthis date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified BetterQualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for atleast one year.
The online applicationis preferred. However if you are unable to apply online you may email or maila paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the address below or faxa paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the fax number below. Ifyou choose to fax or use regular mail you must include on each page of theattachment your First and Last Name the Recruitment Number located at the topof the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Paper application materialsmust be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment. Nopostmarks will be accepted. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
Maryland Department ofJuvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment &Examination Unit
217 E. RedwoodStreet
Baltimore MD 21202
Fax number
TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay
Should additionalinformation regarding this recruitment be required please contact the DJSOffice of Human Resources at Include the RecruitmentNumber that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Bilingual applicantsare welcome to apply for all recruitments.
DJS values theexperience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcometo apply for all current recruitments.
Candidates with livedexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged toapply.