DJS COMMUNITY DETENTION OFFICER I
Recruitment #15-002556-0002
Department | DJS Central Region - Community Services |
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Date Opened | 11/16/2015 05:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/30/2015 11:50:00 PM |
Salary | $32,364.00 - $50,818.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Rhonda Moody |
Work Location |
Howard
|
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Juvenile Services
Ellicott City Office
3451 Court House Dr.
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
The Community Detention (CD) Program is a Statewide alternative to detention program that allows a youth to be in the community on court-ordered home detention as opposed to being placed in secure confinement pending a court appearance. Youth in the program are subject to enhanced treatment and supervision through electronic monitoring, face to face, telephone contacts and daily telephone contacts by the Community Detention Officer (CDO).
The Command Center provides additional treatment coverage 24 hours, 7 days a week by monitoring alerts and working with CDOs, police, DJS staff and stakeholders when violations occur.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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: One year of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or in a juvenile services facility or community program.
Note: 1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer classifications or Correctional Officer specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
2. 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.
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 are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. 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. This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.
Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you do not have internet access to submit your application online, you may mail a paper application to the following address:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Office of Human Resources
120 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
ATTN: RHONDA MOODY
If you mail your application, it MUST be received by the closing date and time. 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! Please do not email unsolicited documentation.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Veterans
Thank you for your service to our country. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please, contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.