State of Maryland Job Openings
We appreciate that you are considering opportunities to serve your community and the State. The job opportunities below provide vital support to Maryland residents, including critical services such as public safety, health care, and education.
The State of Maryland also provides its employees with strong benefits, including health coverage, retirement benefits, ample leave time, reduced child care costs, among many others. Many positions are also eligible for telework.
To find the job openings you are most interested in, narrow your search using the filter options below. If you do not see a result from your filtered search, that means there are no current open positions for your selection. If you would like to be notified by email when a particular type of job opens, click on Interest Cards.
In response to the FY26 Budget, Governor Moore announced a hiring freeze for the Executive Branch of the State of Maryland. As such, the State is temporarily pausing recruitment efforts for most positions.
However, certain classifications -- e.g. in public safety -- are exempted from the hiring freeze and so are still actively being recruited for. Applications for these roles are encouraged and you may see the complete list of those active recruitments below. Thank you for your continued interest in opportunities with the State of Maryland.
Federal Workers Hiring Initiative
The Moore-Miller Administration remains committed to making it possible for public servants who raised their hand to serve our country to stay in Maryland. Federal workers have years of expertise and knowledge that are an asset to our state. As part of this initiative, critical and hard-to-fill job areas will be opened for a streamlined hiring process. Below are current active recruitments within the initiative:
Financial Systems Analyst. Please see the job announcement for more information and how to apply here.
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- Current Recruitments (28)
- Ongoing Recruitments (33)
- Contractual Recruitments (1)
- Contractual Ongoing Recruitments (1)
- Current State Employees (1)
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Current Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL **REPOST** (STATEWIDE)
25-000624-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $97,972.00/ year - $105,674.00/ year (with potential growth up to $152,528.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES CHIEF **REPOST** (STATEWIDE)
25-002148-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $111,484.00/ year - $120,261.00/ year (with potential growth up to $173,775.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Mental Health Professional Counselor I **REPOST** (STATEWIDE)
25-004357-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $80,541.00/ year - $86,972.00/ year (with potential growth up to $125,564.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Alcohol & Drug Trainee ***REPOST*** (PSCS A/ D Supervised Counselor Provisional)
25-004704-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $51,580.00/ year - $55,473.00/ year (with potential growth up to $79,673.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| A/ D Certified Associate Counselor ***REPOST*** (Statewide)
25-004707-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $66,314.00/ year - $71,525.00/ year (with potential growth up to $103,309.00/ year) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| Social Worker I, Criminal Justice (STATEWIDE)
25-004713-0003 |
Statewide | DPSCS-DPP Support Headquarters | $70,743.00 - $110,288.00/ year | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINEE (Salisbury, Maryland)
25-002599-0013 |
Wicomico |
DJS Lower Eastern Shore Children's Ctr | $53,084 - $74,722 per year | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER I (STATEWIDE)
25-000501-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $40,369.00 - $50,956.00/ year with potential growth to $61,905.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER II (STATEWIDE)
25-000502-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $42,893.00 - $54,223.00/ year with potential growth to $65,893.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER LEAD (STATEWIDE)
25-000503-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $45,595.00 - $57,716.00/ year $54,098.00/ year with potential growth to $70,152.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST I (STATEWIDE)
25-000683-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $45,595.00 - $57,716.00/ year with potential growth to $70,152.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST III LEAD (STATEWIDE)
25-000691-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $51,580.00 - $65,482.00/ year with potential growth to $79,673.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR I (STATEWIDE)
25-003254-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $62,220.00 - $79,522.00/ year with potential growth to $96,790.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST IV (STATEWIDE)
25-003547-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $54,886.00 - $69,848.00/ year with potential growth to $84,995.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER TRAINEE (STATEWIDE)
25-004507-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $51,580.00/ year - $79,673.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER II (STATEWIDE)
25-004509-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $58,428.00 - $74,528.00/ year with growth potential up to $90,709.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST TRAINEE
25-004572-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $45,595.00 - $57,716.00year with potential growth to $70,152.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (STATEWIDE)
25-004573-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $48,486.00 - $61,464.00, with growth potential up to $74,722.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST, LEAD (STATEWIDE)
25-004575-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $54,886.00 -$69,848.00/ year with growth potential up to $84,995.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR (STATEWIDE)
25-004576-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $62,220.00 - $79,522.00/ year with potential growth to $96,790.00/ year | Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II
26-004247-0002 |
Wicomico |
MDH Deer's Head Center | $58,428.00 - $74,528.00/ year, with potential growth to $90,709.00/ year | Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER I, HEALTH SERVICES *REPOST*
25-001991-1002 |
Wicomico |
MDH Local Health - Wicomico County | $66,314.00 - $84,876.00/ year, with potential growth to $103,309.00/ year | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| AGRICULTURAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II (Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology,Serology,Molecular & Necropsy)
26-000079-0001 |
Wicomico |
MDA Mktg Animal Ind & Cons Svcs - Animal Health | $70,743.00 - $110,288.00/ year | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ELECTION DEPUTY DIRECTOR I
26-001489-0002 |
Wicomico |
SBE General Administration | $61,597.00 - $106,004.00/ year | Monday, February 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, DD 'REPOST' (PROVIDER SERVICES COORDINATOR)
25-002817-0008 |
Wicomico |
MDH Dev Disabilities Admin - Community Services | $58,428.00 - $74,528.00/ year, with potential growth to $90,709.00/ year | Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PAROLE AND PROBATON INTAKE REVIEWER
26-001139-0001 |
Statewide | DPSCS DPP West Region | $42,893.00 - $65,893.00/ year | Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| **REPOST**THERAPEUTIC RECREATOR II
25-004302-0001 |
Wicomico |
MDH Holly Center | $54,886.00 - $69,848.00/ year, with potential growth to $84,995.00/ year | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DJS Case Management Specialist I Community (Court Services Unit)
26-002590-0002 |
Wicomico |
DJS Community Operations Region 1 | $51,580.00 - $79,673.00/ year | Monday, February 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
Ongoing Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORKER I, HEALTH SERVICES ***
12-001991-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $66,314.00 - $103,309.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER II, HEALTH SERVICES ***
12-001992-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $70,743.00 - $110,288.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II
12-004216-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $80,541.00 - $125,564.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I
12-004246-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $54,886.00 - $84,995.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II
12-004247-001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $58,428.00 - $90,709.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CASEWORK SPECIALIST, FAMILY SERVICES
12-004511-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $61,744/ year with potential growth up to $87,186.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER I, FAMILY SERVICES ***
12-004512-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $74,290.00/ year with potential growth up to $99,297.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER II, FAMILY SERVICES ***
12-004513-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $79,271.00/ year with potential growth up to $106,004.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY SERVICES ***
12-004514-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $94,887.00/ year with potential growth up to $113,165.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR
12-004558-001 |
Statewide | Department of Human Services | $70,185.00/ year with potential growth up to $99,297.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE
18-002428-0004 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $62,220.00 - $96,790.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL GRADUATE, MDH
18-009280-0001 |
Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's St. Mary's Washington County Wicomico |
Maryland Department of Health | $219,587.00 - $353,273.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL, MDH
18-009281-0001 |
Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's St. Mary's Washington County Wicomico |
Maryland Department of Health | $263,503.00 - $480,447.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR, MDH
18-009282-0001 |
Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's St. Mary's Washington County Wicomico |
Maryland Department of Health | $288,598.00 - $501,645.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| DIRECT CARE TRAINEE
20-004001-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $42,893.00 - $65,893.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT I
20-004002-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $42,056.00 - $66,759.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT II
20-004003-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $48,486.00 - $74,722.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| REGISTERED NURSE
20-004284-0001 |
Statewide | Maryland Department of Health | $80,541.00 - $125,564.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| MSP CADET
22-005218-0001 |
Statewide | MSP - Field Operations Bureau | $38,011 - $58,191/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| PAROLE AND PROBATION AGENT I (STATEWIDE)
24-000674-0012 |
Statewide | DPSCS DPP West Region | $54,886.00 - $84,995.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electronics (Statewide)
24-001405-0001 |
Statewide | DPSCS-Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ***
24-002003-0005 |
Baltimore City Baltimore County Frederick Garrett Prince George's Washington County Wicomico |
DJS Western Md Children's Ctr | $71,525.00 - $103,309.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| SOCIAL WORKER ADVANCED, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ***
24-002005-0001 |
Allegany Baltimore City Baltimore County Frederick Garrett Prince George's Washington County Wicomico |
DJS Lower Eastern Shore Children's Ctr | $81,444 - $117,737/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| MSP Emergency Dispatcher Trn
24-003784-0001 |
Statewide | MSP - Field Operations Bureau | $44,534.00 - $70,751.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electrical (Statewide)
24-004050-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Maintenance Mechanic (Statewide)
24-004052-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Plumbing (Statewide)
24-004056-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Refrigeration Mechanic (Statewide)
24-004057-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $60,307/ year Effective 07/ 01/ 2025 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I (STATEWIDE)
24-004080-0001 |
Allegany Calvert Frederick Kent Montgomery Somerset St. Mary's Talbot Washington County Wicomico Worcester |
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $53,642 | Open / Continuous | Status |
| Registered Nurse Charge Med
24-005391-0003 |
Baltimore City Baltimore County Frederick Prince George's Washington County Wicomico |
DJS Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center | $78,919.00 - $127,473.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| ASSISTANT WARDEN
25-005278-0001 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $89,913.00 - $145,151.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
| MSP TROOPER CANDIDATE
25-005911-0002 |
Statewide | MSP - Field Operations Bureau | $59,346.00 while in the Academy / $69,360 upon graduation | Open / Continuous | Status |
| Claims Agent (Unemployment Ins Associate I)
26-003221-0001 |
Allegany Wicomico |
LABOR - Unemployment Insurance | $40,369.00 - $44,121 with potential growth to $61,905.00/ year (Salary guidelines apply.) | Thursday, December 31, 2026 5:00 PM |
Status |
Contractual Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONAL SELF-ADVOCACY SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) (ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II)
25-001756-0052 |
Wicomico |
MDH Dev Disabilities Admin - Community Services | $23.25 - $29.47/ hour, with potential growth to $35.83/ hour | Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
Contractual Ongoing Recruitments
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Call Representative (Unemployment Ins Associate I (Contractual))
26-003221-0002 |
Allegany Baltimore City Wicomico |
LABOR - Unemployment Insurance | $20.53 per hour | Thursday, December 31, 2026 5:00 PM |
Status |
Current State Employees
| Job Title | Work Locations | Agency | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT (Environmental Compliance and Safety Officer (ECSO))
25-004083-0002 |
Statewide | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs | $68,966.00 - $107,442.00/ year | Open / Continuous | Status |
