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State of Maryland

Community Detention Administrator IV (ADMINISTRATOR IV)

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:

19LOCATION OF POSITION:

Community Detention, 530 N. Hilton Street, Baltimore, Maryland 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 Community Detention Administrator IV. The Community Detention Administrator IV of Community Detention (CD) is responsible for providing administrative supervision of the regional CD operations, including the Community Field Operations, the Command Center, and the GPS/CDRR Rapid Response Teams. The Community Detention Administrator will work directly with the Executive Directors of Safety Services to ensure that departmental goals are met and that CD and GPS standard operating procedures are carried out. The CD Program houses two critical functions: providing direct supervision and surveillance for youth court-ordered into an alternative to detention and placed on home detention, and youth requiring GPS supervision to track movements 24/7 in the community. Both facets of the operation are directly related to public safety, requiring the CD Administrator to work closely with their team to ensure compliance, including periods of On-Call Administrative duties due to the 24/7 operational needs.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience:

Six years of administrative staff or professional work.Notes:Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer 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 one year of experience with CD and GPS Operations.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Three years of experience supervising employees in the performance of work.Three years of experience ensuring CD and GPS standard operating procedures are implemented.Experience providing supervision and guidance to juveniles in a court-ordered community or home detention program.Experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.Must possess at least six months or more of experience working in an Administrator role.LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION:

This recruitment is limited to current employees of DJS - Probation/Aftercare services, Pre-adjudication Services, Intake Operations, Residential Services, and Evening Reporting.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

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:

Candidate must be available 24/7 to respond to EM/GPS needs.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#24-002589-0033, 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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