Community Detention Administrator IV
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Introduction\n\n\n\nMission\nstatement: To transform young people's lives, create safer communities,\nand forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold\nyouth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.\nVision\nStatement: Providing pathways tosuccess for youth and families through\npartnerships across Maryland.\n\nGRADE19\n\nLOCATION OF POSITION\nCommunity Detention\n530 N. Hilton Street\nBaltimore, Maryland 21229\n\n\nMain Purpose of JobJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\n\n\nThe 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, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!\n\n\nThe Community Detention Administrator IV of Community Detention (CD) is responsible for providing administrative supervision of the regional CD operations. This includes 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 the departmental goals are being met and that the CD and GPS standard operating procedures are carried out.\n\n\nThe CD Program houses two very critical functions: providing direct supervision and surveillance for\nyouth 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, requiring periods of On-Call Administrative duties due to the 24/7 operational needs.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \nExperience:Six years of administrative staff or professional work. \nNotes: \n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. \n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or universityfor five years ofthe requiredexperience. \n4.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. \nSELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include\nclear and specific information on your application regarding your\nqualifications.\n\n\n\nCandidates for this position must\npossess one year of experience with CD and GPS Operations.\n\n\n\nDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nThe\npreferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following\nqualifications:\n\n\n Three years of experience supervising employees in the performance\n of work.\n\n\n Three years of experience ensuring CD and GPS standard operating\n procedures are implemented.\n\n\n Experience providing supervision and guidance to juveniles in a court-ordered\n community or home detention program.\n\n\n Experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile\n facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.\n\n\n Must possess at\n least six months or more of experience working in an Administrator role.\n\n\n\n\n\nLIMITATIONS ON SELECTION\nThis\nrecruitment is limited to current employees of DJS - Probation/Aftercare services, Pre-adjudication Services,\nIntake Operations, ResidentialServices, and Evening Reporting.\n\nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees 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.\n\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCandidate must be available 24/7 to respond to EM/GPS needs.\nSELECTION PROCESSPlease make sure that you\nprovide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you\nmeet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider\ninformation submitted after this date.Candidates will remain on the certified\neligible list for one (1) year.\nEXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment will involve a rating of your application\nbased on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the\nposition's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete\nand accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not\nbe accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education\nobtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent\nAmerican education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service,\nat the time of hire.\nPlease complete the supplemental\nquestionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications.\nPlease note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must\ncorrespond to the information provided on your completed application to receive\ncredit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the\noverall rating of your completed application.\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this\nposition, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application\nto receive proper credit.\nBENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\nFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you\nare unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and\nsupplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided\nbelow. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and\nLast Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the\nlast four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the\nrecruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect\nforms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\n\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\n217 E. Redwood Street\nBaltimore, MD 21202\nAttn: Jakiraman Jones, Recruitment#24-002###-####\nFax number 410-###-####\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\n\nIf you\nare having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about\nthe online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget\nand Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-###-#### or ...@maryland.gov.\nShould additional information regarding this\nrecruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile\nServices, Recruitment and Examination Unit at ...@maryland.gov.\nInclude the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the\nbulletin.\nAs an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\nof the State's diversity.\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans\nwhile serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current\nrecruitments.\nBilingual applicants and people with\ndisabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\nCandidates with lived experience relating to\nthe criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.\n