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PAROLE AND PROBATON INTAKE REVIEWER

Recruitment #26-001139-0002

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Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

 

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

Caroline County: Denton 207 South 3rd Street
Kent County: Chestertown 131 North Dixon Dr.
St. Mary's County: Leonardtown 23110 Leonard Hall Dr.
Talbot County: Easton 301 Bay St.
Worchester County: Snow Hill 424 West Market St.

POSITION DUTIES

To protect the citizens of Maryland by interviewing supervised individuals who are:
(1) placed on probation by the courts;  
(2) released on parole by the Maryland Parole Commission;  
(3) released from prison on mandatory supervision release; or 
(4) on supervision

This individual is the first employee from the Division of Parole and Probation to interact with these supervised individuals who are often angry, confrontational, and resistant to questioning. The accuracy and tone of this initial interview are critical to the supervision/monitoring process. In the absence of this individual, these duties are performed by clerical staff, agents, or monitors. 

The individual in this position must read and thoroughly explain to supervised individuals all of the general and special conditions of supervision/monitoring; accurately and completely enter required information into the Offender Based State Correctional Information System (OBSCIS II); explain to supervised individuals the requirements for reporting to the agent/monitor for the first time; and gather information from a variety of documents and information systems about each supervised individuals to build a thorough case file for an agent/monitor to begin supervising/monitoring the case. In some jurisdiction assessment of supervision level and/or initial referrals for treatment may be done. Interview supervised individuals in order to gather necessary information, review rules and conditions, answer questions, and provide reporting instructions to appropriate agent/office assignment. Input accurate and complete data in OBSCIS II informational systems in order to timely open offender cases and livescan/fingerprinting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year of experience interviewing offenders and processing parole and probation documents.

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.

1. Experience interviewing supervised individuals (probation, parole, or similar).

2. Experience where you interacted with individuals who were confrontational or resistant.

3. Experience entering case information into criminal justice or case‑management systems.

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 this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to nattlie.muckerson@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to nattlie.muckerson@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line
Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or
410-767-4850.

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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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