DJS YOUTH TRANSPORTATION OFFICER I
Repost
Recruitment #22-002618-0001
Department | DJS Alfred Noyes Youth Center |
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Date Opened | 6/10/2022 09:46:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/4/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $40,960.00 - $56,949.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jakiraman Jones |
Work Location |
Montgomery
|
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Provide secure transportation, both scheduled and unscheduled, for youth at the Noyes Detention Center, and in the other Metro Region Community Offices.
- Provide court house and court room security as determined by supervision.
- Transport and supervise youth for medical, dental, optical, psychological and psychiatric appointments.
- Complete necessary reports In the event of an injury or accident.
- Communicate with Metro Region DJS staff regarding pre and post trip behaviors and attitudes of youth to include youth status, I.E. AWOL risk, potential behavior problems, medical concerns, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: One year of experience working with groups of children or youth in a structured environment, such as a recreation center or school setting.
Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Services Aid and Assistant classifications or Social Services Aid and Assistant specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference
will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application
regarding your qualifications.
- Experience supervising and transporting youth in a secure residential juvenile facility.
- More than one year of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Training Course for DJS support staff required for 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, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, 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 may 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 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your
application to show that you meet the qualifications for this
recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be
submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted
after the date.
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. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications
will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Qualified, Better Qualified,
or Best Qualified. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for
a period of one year. This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to
select employees.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. A paper application
may be mailed to the address below or faxed to the fax number below. If you
choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your
First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the
bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Resumes will not be accepted in
lieu of completing the online application or paper application. Applications
must be received by the closing date no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect
application forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment and Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood St., 15th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Jakiraman Jones
Fax Number 410-333-4188
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.
Should additional information
regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human
Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Number that is
located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for
all recruitments.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans
while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.