Deputy Director of Pretrial Release Services Program
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days 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 over 9000 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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
Thisposition is responsible for the management and operations of the Pretrial ReleaseServices Program (Program). It involves planning organizing coordinatingand evaluating line addition serves as the principal Deputy tothe Director and functions as the Director in his or her absence. The positionassists the Director ex officio as requested or as necessary in administrativeand staff functions.
Itinvolves skills to assess the current operations in relation to broader needsto address systemic issues relating to the Program. The position will assist todevelop implement monitor/expedite and evaluate initiatives agendas andprojects involving the Program.
- Provides supervision and evaluation of personnel.
- Establishes and maintains training compatible to the Departments needs and individualized pretrial staff training needs.
- Provides assistance to the Director of Pretrial Services Program (Program) in the standardization of operational aspects of the Program so that Program and the staff work cohesively in providingeffective and measurable pretrial services.
- Directly responsible for activities of the Programs operations.
- Keeps abreast of professional literature recommending innovative approaches and/or programs to the Director for inclusion into operational functions.
- Identifies and resolves problems that would not require the Directors direct involvement. Problems are addressed in accordance with priorities policies discretion and commitments ofPrograms and Directors goals.
- Works to develop and maintain the planning organization and coordination of operations and activities of the Program.
- Develops and maintains an effective training program.
- Develops plans to implement various initiatives for the Program for review and approval by the Director.
- Assists in the supervision of specific programs sub-programs or operational units.
- Promotes public interest in the Program through engagement with the community and impacted individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Ten (10) years of experience leading and facilitating evidence-based policies inidentifying national best practices to drive system improvements with a focuson pretrial and/or parole and probation decarceration and/or equitablepractices; With two (2) years of training/education staff and community members on topics related to pretrial services and related topics.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing grant proposals and funding narratives including implementation to various stakeholders through statistical analysis and/or accessible formatted aids.
- Possession of a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Public Administration or Legal & Ethical Studies.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
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Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)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
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 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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