COMMITMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST, LEAD

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

GRADE

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n(Central Booking)\r\n300 E. Madison Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

A Commitment\r\nRecords Specialist, Lead is the lead level of work establishing and maintaining\r\ncommitment records files and resolving problems in the calculation of\r\nincarcerated individual sentences. Employees in this classification ensure\r\ncompliance with State laws, court orders and the regulations and policies of\r\nthe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Employees interact\r\nwith the public, incarcerated individuals, attorneys and officials to provide\r\ninformation and resolve concerns. Employees in this classification assign and\r\nreview the work of and train lower-level Commitment Records Specialists.\r\n�\r\nEmployees in\r\nthis classification receive general supervision from a Commitment Records\r\nSpecialist Supervisor. The work may be performed in a correctional and/or\r\ndetention facility environment. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a\r\nday and may be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all\r\nminimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people\r\neligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation: Graduation from an\r\naccredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Two years of experience in\r\nreviewing, verifying, and interpreting information in order to make\r\ndeterminations and resolve problems involving the calculation of prison\r\nsentences in accordance with applicable laws, and the regulations and policies\r\nof the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to\r\napplicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear\r\nand specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n1.\r\nExperience making informed work decisions in accordance with court policies and\r\nlegal regulations across Circuit and District Courts to prepare judiciary\r\npaperwork, including commitments and releases utilizing MDEC and OCMS.\r\n2. 1 to 3\r\nyears as a law clerk working in the State or Federal Circuit or District Court.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make\r\nsure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that\r\nyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning\r\nyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not\r\nconsider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will\r\nbe ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of\r\nMaryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health\r\ninsurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE\r\nDETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n� Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded\r\nsix (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n� Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n� Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days\r\nof accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n� Parental Leave - up to sixty\r\n(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n� Holidays - State employees also\r\ncelebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n� Pension - State employees earn\r\ncredit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly\r\nrecommended. However, if you are\r\nunable�to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire,\r\nand required documents may�be emailed to Matthew Berry.�Paper\r\napplication materials must be received in our office by the closing\r\ndate�for the recruitment. Only�additional materials that are\r\nrequested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this\r\nrecruitment, please contact:\r\n\r\nMatthew Berry\r\nMatthew.Berry@Maryland.gov\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting\r\nyour online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland\r\nRelay\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting,\r\nretaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's\r\ndiversity.\r\n