DJS YOUTH TRANSPORTATION OFFICER TRAINEE
Recruitment #14-002600-001
Department | DJS Western Region - State Operated Facilities |
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Date Opened | 9/16/2014 5:12:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/30/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $34,380.00 - $46,774.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Linda Padgett |
Work Location |
Frederick
|
GRADE
10
LOCATION OF POSITION
Victor Cullen Academy
6000 Cullen Drive
Sabillasville, MD 21780
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the DJS Youth Transportation Officer Trainee position is to assist in providing secure transportation services for the Victor Cullen Center as well as the Western Maryland region.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: None
Note:
The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
The recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Employees.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience transporting youth in a secure residential juvenile facility.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course for DJS support staff required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.
2. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, Section 8-209, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include: U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status Must be at least 21 years of age A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing An oral interview, and Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be supplied with a pager or be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number at which they can be reached. 3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09.03 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications and Limitation on Selection will be placed on the eligible list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED.
Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to the following address:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201
ATTN: Linda Padgett
If you mail your application, you must include on each page the following information:
*First and Last Name
*Recruitment Number-located at the top of the bulletin
*last 4 digits of your SSN
All incorrect application forms will not be accepted!
The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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