Deputy Secretary of Operations

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 positionserves as a critical member of the Departments Executive Leadership teamreporting directly to the Secretary. The incumbent provides strategic oversightand executive direction for correctional operations housing approximately18000 incarcerated individuals and a community supervision networkencompassing 43 field offices and 59000 offenders.

The scope ofthis role includes comprehensive management of Security OperationsCorrectional food services and Capital Programs and Facility the position directs Property and Fleet Management Environmentaland Emergency Management and the Maryland Transportation Unit (MTU) ensuringthe safety sustainability and logistical integrity of the Departments 8000staff and sprawling infrastructure.

The primaryduties and responsibilities include:

• Establish and audit standardized security protocols and emergency response procedures across all state correctional facilities.
• Oversee intelligence gathering contraband interdiction strategies and the management of high-security housing units.
• Direct the deployment of security technology and tactical teams to ensure the safety of staff visitors and the incarcerated population.
• Provide executive oversight for the delivery of nutritional services to approximately 18000 individuals ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines and religious requirements.
• Manage large-scale food procurement contracts and warehouse operations to maintain supply chain stability across all institutions.
• Monitor health and sanitation standards to meet national accreditation and state regulatory requirements.
• Direct the long-term planning budgeting and execution of capital construction projects for all jails and prisons.
• Oversee comprehensive maintenance programs to ensure the structural integrity and operational efficiency of aging infrastructure.
• Coordinate with state agencies and contractors to manage facility upgrades including HVAC plumbing and electrical systems.
• Manage the Departments statewide inventory of physical assets equipment and specialized correctional vehicles.
• Oversee the procurement maintenance and replacement cycle of the departments vehicle fleet to ensure operational readiness.
• Implement tracking systems for asset loss prevention and audit compliance.
• Develop and maintain the Departments Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and comprehensive emergency management strategies.
• Ensure departmental compliance with environmental regulations regarding waste management energy consumption and hazardous materials.
• Serve as the primary liaison with state emergency management agencies during natural disasters or public safety crises.
• Oversee the secure and timely transport of incarcerated individuals between facilities court appearances and medical appointments.
• Manage the logistics and specialized staffing required for high-risk transfers and interstate extraditions.
• Ensure all transportation assets and personnel meet strict safety and security certifications.

Cover Letter & Resume Must Be Uploaded/Submitted With Application.

Education:A Bachelors Degree from and accreditedcollege or university.

Experience: Eight (8) years of senior managementexperience in corrections and pretrial detention administration which includesplanning directing coordinating and monitoring security operationsadministrative functions treatment and institutional programs; establishingprogram objectives short and long term goals program policies procedures andrules and regulations.

Note: A Masters Degree from and accreditedcollege or university may be substituted for up to three (3) years of the requiredexperience.

• Applicant must have management experience in budget administration which includes managing developing analyzing and implementing budgets.
• Applicant must demonstrate expertise in managing multi-million dollar Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and complex procurement processes.
• Applicant must have experience managing large-scale support services such as food service logistics fleet management or statewide transportation units.
• Applicant must have management experience in representing an organization at interagency functions community groups and legislative forums.
• Applicant must have experience interacting with criminal justice organizations such as law enforcement courts corrections parole boards community groups and local governments.

• Preference will be given to applicants with a Masters Degree.

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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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.