ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Contractual Position- Police Instructor)

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!\r\nThe 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 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0015\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions\r\n\r\nPolice Training Unit\r\n6852 4th St. Sykesville, MD 21784\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.*'\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent instructs mandated classes to entrance-level criminal justice students and may be responsible for coordinating training classes taught by other instructors. The incumbent researches and develops classes on various criminal justice related topics. The incumbent will assist with law enforcement in-service classes and program projects to ensure current training materials and presentations.'\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n �Instruct police entrance-level training classes.\r\n �Evaluate training courses to determine their value before material is presented to client agency personnel.\r\n Assist with law enforcement in-service classes.\r\n Design and implement assigned programmatic projects.\r\n Conduct on-going research to update training materials/lesson plans/powerpoint presentations for classes being taught.\r\n Facilitate/coordinate the delivery of training by other training providers.\r\n Answer inquiries on police training regulations from client agencies and the public.\r\n Complete special projects as assigned as well as assist at the skills venues as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience:�Five years of experience in the law enforcement profession\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two�years of the required experience.�\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree�from a college or university�for the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required�experience.��\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

1.� Three years of experience as a Police Trainer/Instructor, developing and delivering training.\r\n\r\n\r\n2.� Valid Academic instructor Certification (COMAR 12.94.04) or the ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment.\r\n

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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your 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. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the assigned analyst using the information below.\r\nEmily Eubanks\r\nemily.eubanks@maryland.gov\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n