COMMITMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

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

14\r\n

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 Supervisor is the supervisory level of work establishing and\r\nmaintaining commitment records files and resolving problems in the calculation\r\nof Incarcerated Individual’s commitment, jail, and prison sentences. Employees\r\nin this classification ensure compliance with State laws, court orders and the\r\nregulations and policies of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional\r\nServices. Employees interact with the public, Incarcerated Individual attorneys\r\nand officials to provide information and resolve concerns. Employees in this\r\nclassification supervise lower-level Commitment Records Specialists.\r\n�\r\nEmployees in\r\nthis classification receive general supervision from a Commitment Records\r\nSpecialist Manager, a Warden or Assistant Warden or other designated\r\nheadquarters staff. The work may be performed in a correctional facility\r\nenvironment.\r\n�\r\nEmployees are\r\nsubject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to work on evenings,\r\nweekends 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\r\nfrom an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency\r\ncertificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Three 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. One year of this\r\nexperience must be in leading the work of Commitment Records staff.\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\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 3 to 5 years of\r\n Experience making informed work decisions in accordance with court policies and\r\n legal regulations across Circuit and District Courts to prepare judiciary\r\n paperwork, including commitments and releases utilizing MDEC and OCMS.\r\n 3 to 5 years as a law\r\n clerk working in the State or Federal Circuit or District Court.\r\n\r\n\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 recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Matthew Berry. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:\r\n\r\nMatthew Berry\r\nMatthew.Berry@Maryland.gov\r\n\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\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service 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, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n