Contractual Assistant Ombudsman for Correctional Oversight

The Maryland Office of Correctional Ombudsman is an independent unit within the Maryland State Government established in July of 2024. The Office of the Correctional Ombudsman (OCO) provides independent oversight of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in Maryland and oversees the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit, which provides independent oversight of the Department of Juvenile Services. The primary purpose of these roles (3) is to provide public reports and recommendations concerning the needs and rights of incarcerated individuals, their families, and prison volunteers. The Correctional Ombudsman Office will improve safety and other conditions within Maryland’s prisons.

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300 West Preston Street

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or Master's degree in a relevant field such as criminal justice, public administration, therapeutic counseling, social work, or other relevant field. Preferred, but not required. 
2. Experience working with diverse populations, including juvenile or incarcerated individuals, their families, and advocacy groups. 
3. Experience conducting audits, investigations, or oversight activities within a juvenile, correctional or similar setting. 
4. Experience in conflict resolution and mediation. 
5. Familiarity with Maryland's Juvenile or correctional system and relevant stakeholders. 
6. Experience working with governmental bodies and legislative processes. 
7. Individuals with relevant lived experience welcomed to apply.

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.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.