State of Maryland
RAPID RESPONSE GPS WORKER (DJS COMMUNITY DETENTION OFFICER I)
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
IntroductionMission Statement:
To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.Vision Statement:
Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.GRADE:
ASTD11LOCATION OF POSITION:
Community Detention and GPS Program, 530 N. Hilton Street, Baltimore, MD 21229Main Purpose of Job:
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of a Rapid Response GPS Worker, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The GPS system monitors youth movement and compliance to time and location parameters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The system records the youth's position as frequently as every 10 seconds. The GPS unit continuously records the youth's location data throughout the day and reports whether a youth is in an exclusion zone or inclusion zone.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.Experience:
One year of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or in a juvenile services facility or community program.Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer classifications or Correctional Officer specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Candidates for this position must possess experience providing supervision and guidance to juveniles under court-ordered placement.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications: 1. Three years of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or a juvenile services facility or community program. 2. Experience supervising youth in a juvenile facility. 3. Knowledge of the processes and procedures of the juvenile court system.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the 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.SELECTION PROCESS:
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year.EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.BENEFITS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered. Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 217 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Attn: Jakiraman Jones, Recruitment#24-002556-0003 Fax number 410-333-4188 TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin. As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
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To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.Vision Statement:
Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.GRADE:
ASTD11LOCATION OF POSITION:
Community Detention and GPS Program, 530 N. Hilton Street, Baltimore, MD 21229Main Purpose of Job:
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of a Rapid Response GPS Worker, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The GPS system monitors youth movement and compliance to time and location parameters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The system records the youth's position as frequently as every 10 seconds. The GPS unit continuously records the youth's location data throughout the day and reports whether a youth is in an exclusion zone or inclusion zone.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.Experience:
One year of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or in a juvenile services facility or community program.Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer classifications or Correctional Officer specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Candidates for this position must possess experience providing supervision and guidance to juveniles under court-ordered placement.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications: 1. Three years of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or a juvenile services facility or community program. 2. Experience supervising youth in a juvenile facility. 3. Knowledge of the processes and procedures of the juvenile court system.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the 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.SELECTION PROCESS:
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year.EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.BENEFITS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered. Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 217 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Attn: Jakiraman Jones, Recruitment#24-002556-0003 Fax number 410-333-4188 TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin. As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
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